asylum seeker
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asylum seeker
A term for a person who seeks asylum in another country. Today, the term 'Asylant' (asylum seeker) is considered outdated and is often perceived as derogatory; more neutral words are 'Asylsuchender' (asylum seeker) or 'Geflüchteter' (refugee).
In dem Zeitungsartikel aus den 90er Jahren wurde von 'Asylanten' gesprochen.
In the newspaper article from the 1990s, they used the term 'Asylanten' (asylum seekers).
This word is considered outdated today and is often perceived as derogatory or discriminatory. In modern German, you should avoid using it so as not to sound disrespectful.
Der Begriff 'Asylant' wird in aktuellen, seriösen Medien nicht mehr verwendet.
The term 'Asylant' (asylum seeker) is no longer used in current, reputable media.
The word is made up of 'Asyl' (protection, refuge/asylum) and the ending '-ant'. The ending '-ant' often denotes a person who performs a certain activity, as in 'Praktikant' (intern) or 'Demonstrant' (demonstrator).
Die Familie hat in Deutschland um Asyl gebeten.
The family applied for asylum in Germany.
'Asylant' (asylum seeker) belongs to the word family around 'das Asyl' (asylum). Important and neutral terms in this context are 'der Asylsuchende' (asylum seeker) or 'der Asylbewerber' (asylum applicant), which describe a person who is seeking asylum.
Das Recht auf Asyl ist im Grundgesetz verankert.
The right to asylum is enshrined in the Basic Law.
refugee
'der Flüchtling' and 'der Asylant' can both mean a person who is seeking protection in another country. 'Flüchtling' emphasizes that someone fled out of necessity, for example because of war or persecution. 'Asylant' refers to a person who applies for asylum, but today the word is often considered outdated and can sound derogatory. That is why in neutral situations it is better to say 'Asylsuchender' (asylum seeker) or 'Geflüchteter' (refugee). The risk of confusion comes from the fact that the words are often about similar people in similar situations. 'Flüchtling' is usually more neutral and more natural.
Das Wort „Asylant“ kann verletzend wirken, deshalb benutzt die Lehrerin es nicht.
The word 'Asylant' can be hurtful, so the teacher does not use it.
Der Flüchtling lebt jetzt bei Verwandten und wartet auf sichere Papiere.
The refugee now lives with relatives and is waiting for secure documents.