World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesरोमा
Pronunciation / Transliteration: romā
"रोमा समुदाय का इतिहास बहुत समृद्ध है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A historical, often derogatory German term for a member of the Roma or Sinti people.
"Der Begriff Zigeuner wird heute im Sprachgebrauch meist als diskriminierend abgelehnt." - 2
A traditional culinary descriptor in German cuisine referring to a spicy sauce typically containing bell peppers and tomatoes.
"Er bestellte ein Schnitzel mit Zigeunersauce."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle High German Zigeuner, ultimately originating from Greek atsiganos (meaning untouchable), referring to the Roma people. Historically used as a common exonym in German-speaking regions, though today its usage is widely recognized as discriminatory or derogatory.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Zigeuner"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Zigeuner" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Tzigane
Transliteration: /tsi.ɡan/
"Les Tziganes ont une riche tradition musicale."
Zigeuner
Transliteration: /tsɪˈɡɔɪnɐ/
"Die Verwendung dieses Begriffs ist heute umstritten."
Zingaro
Transliteration: /ˈdzin.ɡa.ro/
"La cultura zingara ha radici molto antiche."
Gitano
Transliteration: /xiˈta.no/
"El flamenco es una parte importante de la cultura gitana."
Cigano
Transliteration: /siˈɡɐ.nu/
"A comunidade cigana preserva muitas de suas tradições."
रोमा
Transliteration: romā
"रोमा समुदाय का इतिहास बहुत समृद्ध है।"
吉普赛人
Transliteration: jípǔsài rén
"吉普赛人有着独特的文化和音乐。"
집시
Transliteration: jipsi
"집시들은 독특한 음악과 전통을 가지고 있습니다."
ジプシー
Transliteration: jipushī
"ジプシーの文化はヨーロッパ各地に影響を与えました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsThe cardinal number equivalent to the sum of ten and three.
A road that circles around a town or city to prevent traffic from entering the center.
Pressed firmly together or made dense by pressure, applied particularly to soil, earth, or granular materials.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Zigeuner"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.