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asylum seeker
A person who has applied for asylum in a foreign country and is waiting for the decision on this application.
Der Asylbewerber hofft, in Deutschland bleiben zu dürfen.
The asylum seeker hopes to be allowed to stay in Germany.
The word is made up of 'Asyl' (asylum) and 'Bewerber' (applicant). A 'Bewerber' is someone who applies for something. So an Asylbewerber is literally a person who applies for asylum.
Als Asylbewerber muss man viele Formulare ausfüllen.
As an asylum seeker, you have to fill out many forms.
The noun 'Asylbewerber' (asylum seeker) is closely connected with the verb 'Asyl beantragen' (to apply for asylum). The person who applies for asylum is referred to as an asylum seeker.
Er hat in Deutschland Asyl beantragt und ist nun offiziell Asylbewerber.
He applied for asylum in Germany and is now officially an asylum seeker.
'Asylbewerber' (asylum seeker) is a neutral and official term used especially in government offices, news, and formal contexts.
Die Zahl der Asylbewerber ist in diesem Quartal gestiegen.
The number of asylum seekers has increased this quarter.
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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 Asylant, on the other hand, is considered outdated and is often perceived as derogatory, so it is not appropriate for neutral statements.
Der Bescheid informiert den Asylbewerber über den Stand seines Antrags.
The notice informs the asylum seeker about the status of their application.
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.”
