German word

Kurde

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʊɐ̯də/

Meaning

  • masculine nounKurd

Example

Ich kenne einen Kurden aus Syrien.

I know a Kurd from Syria.

Illustration for Kurde (Kurd)

More examples

Viele Kurden haben Verwandte im Ausland.

Many Kurds have relatives abroad.

Core concept

A person whose ethnic identity is Kurdish, regardless of citizenship or current residence.

Common phrases

  • als Kurde gelten

    be regarded as a Kurd

  • Kurde aus dem Irak

    Kurd from Iraq

Similar words

Kurdin: A woman belonging to the Kurdish ethnic group.
Kurden: People belonging to the Kurdish ethnic group.
Flüchtling: A person seeking protection in another country after fleeing war or persecution.
Türke: A person who is a Turkish citizen or has Turkish roots.

Definition in German

Ein Angehöriger des kurdischen Volkes.

Word origin

German Kurde is a borrowed ethnonym used across several European languages, including English Kurd and French kurde.

Usage tips

  • Kurde is a masculine weak noun: der Kurde, den Kurden, and die Kurden.

Related words

  • kurdischKurdishadjective
  • KurdinKurdish womannoun

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