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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.
veil
'der Schleier' and 'die Burka' can both be clothing that covers the face or body. However, 'Schleier' is a general word for a piece of thin fabric, for example worn by a bride or as a head covering. 'Burka' is much more specific: it refers to a full-body veil that covers the entire body and also the face. The words can be confused because a burqa is a type of veil. But not every veil is a burqa. If you are speaking generally about fabric in front of the face, 'Schleier' fits. If you mean the specific garment, 'Burka' is more precise.
Im Unterricht sprechen wir morgen über die Burka und andere Formen religiöser Kleidung.
Tomorrow in class, we will talk about the burqa and other forms of religious clothing.
Die Braut trug einen langen Schleier vor dem Gesicht.
The bride wore a long veil over her face.