German word

Albaner

Pronunciation

IPA/alˈbaːnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounAlbanian

Example

In diesem Viertel wohnen nur Albaner.

Only Albanians live in this neighborhood.

Illustration for Albaner (Albanian)

More examples

Unter Albanern gibt es verschiedene Traditionen.

Among Albanians, there are various traditions.

Core concept

A person connected to Albania through birthplace, homeland, or family background.

Common phrases

  • unter Albanern

    among Albanians

  • als Albaner

    as an Albanian

Similar words

Albanerin: A woman from Albania or of Albanian family background.
Ausländer: A person from outside the country where they live.
Einwanderer: A person who moves to another country to begin a new life there.
Asylbewerber: A person seeking protection abroad because of danger in their home country.

Definition in German

Jemand, der aus Albanien kommt oder albanische Vorfahren hat.

Word origin

Albaner is formed from the country name Albanien with the German inhabitant suffix -er; Albanien ultimately goes back to Latin Albania.

Usage tips

  • Albaner is masculine, Albanerin is feminine, and the plural of Albaner is also Albaner.

Related words

  • AlbanerinAlbanian womannoun
  • albanischsprachigAlbanian-speakingadjective

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