ethnic
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ethnic
Related to an ethnic group; concerning belonging to a people group defined by shared culture, language, origin, or traditions.
In Berlin leben Menschen verschiedenster ethnischer Herkunft zusammen.
People of a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds live together in Berlin.
The adjective 'ethnisch' (ethnic) belongs to the noun 'die Ethnie' (ethnic group), which refers to a people group with shared culture and origin.
Die Studie untersucht die Zusammensetzung der Bevölkerung nach Ethnien.
The study examines the composition of the population by ethnic groups.
Don't confuse 'ethnisch' (ethnic) with the similarly sounding word 'ethisch' (ethical). 'Ethnisch' refers to the origin and culture of a people group, while 'ethisch' concerns morality and right action.
Das Museum zeigt Kunst aus verschiedenen ethnischen Gruppen.
The museum shows art from different ethnic groups.
'Ethnisch' (ethnic) is very often used in fixed combinations, for example 'ethnische Herkunft' (ethnic origin), 'ethnische Gruppe' (ethnic group), 'ethnische Minderheit' (ethnic minority), or 'ethnischer Konflikt' (ethnic conflict).
Das Gesetz verbietet Diskriminierung aufgrund der ethnischen Herkunft.
The law prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin.
The word 'ethnisch' (ethnic) is mainly used in formal, sociological, political, or academic contexts.
Der Bericht analysiert die ethnische Vielfalt in der Region.
The report analyzes the ethnic diversity in the region.
national
'national' and 'ethnisch' can both have to do with belonging to a group. 'national' refers to a nation or state, for example citizenship, politics, or an entire country. 'ethnisch' refers to an ethnic group, so often to origin, language, culture, or traditions. The words are easily confused because nation and ethnic group are mentioned together in some conversations. Still, the difference is important: 'national' is more about the state or country, while 'ethnisch' is more about cultural or shared origin.
In der Stadt leben Menschen aus vielen ethnischen Gruppen zusammen.
People from many ethnic groups live together in the city.
Im Unterricht sprechen wir über nationale Feiertage in verschiedenen Ländern.
In class, we talk about national holidays in different countries.