Roma
/ˈʁoːma/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- Roma
Meaning
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Roma (ethnic group)
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Die Roma sind eine der größten Minderheiten Europas.
The Roma are one of the largest minorities in Europe.
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Similar words
Similar in other languages
Portuguese
cigano is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "Roma, Romani person."
Practice
1 What does Roma mean?
Roma (ethnic group)
2 Fill the gap: Die ___ sind eine der größten Minderheiten Europas.
Full sentence: Die Roma sind eine der größten Minderheiten Europas. (The Roma are one of the largest minorities in Europe.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Roma?
Roma: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
Usage notes
The correct, respectful name for this European ethnic group; the older term "Zigeuner" is now considered offensive and should be avoided.
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