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burqa
A full-body veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the entire body including the face, often with a grille or mesh in front of the eyes.
In einigen Ländern ist das Tragen der Burka in der Öffentlichkeit gesetzlich geregelt.
In some countries, wearing the burqa in public is regulated by law.
The word 'Burka' (burqa) is strongly associated in German-speaking countries with public discussions about religion, women's rights, and integration. It therefore often appears in the news and in political debates.
Die Frage, ob eine Burka ein religiöses Symbol oder ein politisches Statement ist, wird kontrovers diskutiert.
The question of whether a burqa is a religious symbol or a political statement is discussed controversially.
'Burka' (burqa) is often part of compound nouns that play a role in political debates. The best-known examples are 'das Burkaverbot' (burqa ban) and 'die Burka-Debatte' (burqa debate).
In der Politik wird oft über ein mögliches Burkaverbot gesprochen.
In politics, people often talk about a possible burqa ban.
In connection with the burqa, the verbs most commonly used are 'tragen' (to wear), 'anlegen' (in the sense of putting on), or 'ablegen' (in the sense of taking off).
Aus religiösen Gründen trägt sie in der Öffentlichkeit eine Burka.
For religious reasons, she wears a burqa in public.
