German word

Muslim

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmʊslɪm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounMuslim

Example

Viele Muslime leben in dieser Stadt.

Many Muslims live in this city.

Illustration for Muslim (Muslim)

More examples

Ein Muslim betet fünfmal am Tag.

A Muslim prays five times a day.

Core concept

A member of the religious community shaped by belief in Islam.

Common phrases

  • traditioneller Muslim

    traditional Muslim

  • säkularer Muslim

    secular Muslim

  • frommer Muslim

    pious Muslim

Similar words

Islamist: A person who promotes a political form of Islam, often in an extreme way.
Muslimin: A woman who follows Islam.
Moslem: An older spelling of Muslim that is now less commonly used.

Definition in German

Jemand, der sich zum Islam bekennt und die Grundüberzeugungen des Islams teilt.

Word origin

German Muslim is borrowed from Arabic muslim, a noun meaning 'one who submits' formed from aslama, 'to submit'.

Usage tips

  • As a German noun, Muslim is capitalized, whereas the adjective muslimisch is lowercase.

Opposites

  • Atheistatheistnoun

Related words

  • Musliminfemale Muslimnoun
  • muslimischMuslimadjective

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