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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 Today, the term 'Asylant' (asylum seeker) is considered outdated and is often perceived as derogatory; more neutral words are 'Asylsuchender' (asylum seeker) or 'Geflüchteter' (refugee).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This word is considered outdated today and is often perceived as derogatory or discriminatory.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.
asylum seeker
Asylbewerber and Asylant can both refer to a person seeking asylum. Asylbewerber is the factual, official term for a person whose asylum application is being processed. Asylant, on the other hand, is considered outdated and is often perceived as derogatory, so it is not appropriate for neutral statements.
In seinem abwertenden Kommentar beschimpft der Mann den Asylbewerber als Asylanten.
In his derogatory comment, the man insults the asylum seeker by calling them an “Asylant.”
Der Bescheid informiert den Asylbewerber über den Stand seines Antrags.
The notice informs the asylum seeker about the status of their application.
