German Conversation · Level 5
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German word
Hamas
Pronunciation
IPA/haˈmas/
Meaning
- feminine nounHamas
Example
Die Hamas ist eine militante Gruppe.
Hamas is a militant group.
More examples
Die Hamas verhandelt gelegentlich mit regionalen Akteuren.
Hamas occasionally negotiates with regional actors.
Core concept
A Palestinian Islamist movement combining community services with armed operations.
Common phrases
Hamas-Anführer
Hamas leader
Hamas und Israel
Hamas and Israel
Similar words
Terrororganisation: A political organization that uses violence and terror to pursue its goals.
Islamistische Bewegung: A movement that connects Islamic principles with political and social action.
Miliz: A non-state armed group organized outside the regular armed forces.
Widerstandsbewegung: A movement organized to resist occupation or oppressive rule.
Definition in German
Hamas bezeichnet eine islamistisch geprägte palästinensische Widerstandsbewegung, die sowohl soziale Dienste als auch bewaffnete Aktionen umfasst.
Word origin
Hamas is formed from the initials of the Arabic name Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiyya, meaning Islamic Resistance Movement.
Usage tips
- German commonly uses the feminine article with this organization name: die Hamas, and singular agreement follows it: Die Hamas ist militant.
Other meanings
- Islamic Resistance Movementnoun
Related words
- HamasführungHamas leadershipnoun
- HamasanhängerHamas supporternoun