German word

Inder

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪndɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounIndian

Example

Ich kenne einen Inder aus meiner Klasse.

I know an Indian from my class.

Illustration for Inder (Indian)

More examples

Viele Inder arbeiten hier in der IT-Branche.

Many Indians work here in the IT industry.

Core concept

A person whose family or national roots are in India.

Common phrases

  • ein Inder

    an Indian

  • als Inder

    as an Indian

Similar words

Inderin: A woman from India or of Indian origin.
Hindu: A person who follows Hinduism.
Indianer: An Indigenous person from North America.

Definition in German

Eine Person indischer Herkunft; jemand, dessen Herkunftsland Indien ist.

Word origin

Inder is formed from the place name Indien with the German agent suffix -er, and its feminine form is Inderin.

Usage tips

  • Inder is a masculine noun with the plural die Inder, while the adjective meaning Indian is indisch.

Related words

  • InderinIndian womannoun
  • indischIndianadjective

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