German Conversation · Level 41
72 words
German word
Jude
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈjuːdə/
Meaning
- masculine nounjew
Example
Er hat viele Freunde unter Juden.
He has many Jewish friends.
More examples
Als Jude fühlt er sich der Tradition sehr verbunden.
As a Jew, he feels deeply connected to the tradition.
Core concept
One member of a Jewish community, understood through shared peoplehood, tradition, or faith rather than a single visible trait.
Common phrases
unter Juden
among Jews
als Jude
as a Jew
Similar words
Juden: Members of the Jewish community by heritage, faith, or both.
Jüdin: A female member of the Jewish community by heritage, faith, or both.
Judentum: The religious tradition of the Jewish people.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für eine Person mit jüdischer ethnischer oder religiöser Zugehörigkeit.
Word origin
The German noun Jude developed from the same Latin source as English Jew, Latin Judaeus, which goes back to Hebrew Yehudi.
Usage tips
- Jude is a weak masculine noun: der Jude changes to des, dem, or den Juden in the singular.