German Conversation · Level 161
30 words
German word
Iraker
Pronunciation
IPA/iˈʁaːkɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounIraqi
Example
Der Iraker spricht gut Deutsch.
The Iraqi speaks German well.
More examples
In vielen Städten leben Iraker in gemischten Vierteln.
In many cities, Iraqis live in mixed neighborhoods.
Core concept
A person stands beside a map of Iraq, marked as coming from that country.
Common phrases
die Iraker in Deutschland
the Iraqis in Germany
viele Iraker
many Iraqis
als Iraker arbeiten
work as an Iraqi
Similar words
Irakerin: A woman from Iraq or a woman with Iraqi nationality.
Person aus dem Irak: A person from Iraq whose gender is not specified.
Definition in German
Personenbezeichnung für eine Person, die ursprünglich aus dem Irak stammt.
Word origin
Iraker combines the place name Irak with the suffix -er, a common German way to form a person noun from a place name.
Usage tips
- The feminine form is Irakerin, while the masculine noun Iraker is also used for a male person specifically.
Other meanings
- Iraqi nationalnoun
Opposites
- Einheimischerlocalnoun
Related words
- IrakerinIraqi womannoun
- irakischIraqiadjective