German word

Israeli

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪsʁaˈeːli/

Meaning

  • masculine nounIsraeli

Example

Viele Israelis sprechen Hebräisch.

Many Israelis speak Hebrew.

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More examples

Unter Israelis gibt es oft lebhafte Debatten über die Sicherheitspolitik.

Among Israelis, there are often lively debates about security policy.

Core concept

A person whose life or legal identity is tied to the modern state of Israel.

Common phrases

  • unter Israelis

    among Israelis

  • einige Israelis

    some Israelis

  • die Israelis

    the Israelis

Similar words

Staatsbürger: A citizen of a particular country.
Einwohner: A resident of a particular place.
Jude: A person of Jewish faith or ethnic heritage.
Palästinenser: A person connected to Palestine by ethnicity or nationality.

Definition in German

Jemand, der in Israel geboren wurde, dort lebt oder die israelische Staatsbürgerschaft hat.

Word origin

The noun Israeli comes from Hebrew yisra'eli, a gentilic form of Yisrael meaning 'of Israel', and became a modern national term in European languages.

Usage tips

  • In German, Israeli is masculine: der Israeli, des Israelis, dem Israeli, and den Israeli; Israelis is also the plural.

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