Klan / clan
der Klan, die Klane
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Klan
A term for the Ku Klux Klan, a racist secret society in the USA known for its violence against Black people and other minorities.
Der Ku-Klux-Klan ist eine Organisation, die Hass und Gewalt verbreitet.
The Ku Klux Klan is an organization that spreads hate and violence.
clan
A group of related families, especially in Scotland, that have a common ancestor and a chief. The more usual spelling for this is 'Clan'.
Jeder schottische Klan hat sein eigenes, einzigartiges Tartan-Muster.
Every Scottish clan has its own unique tartan pattern.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klane |
| genitive | des Klans |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Klan | die Klane |
| accusative | den Klan | die Klane |
| dative | dem Klan | den Klanen |
| genitive | des Klans | der Klane |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about racism, the USA, and secret societies, the Ku Klux Klan is meant. If it is about Scotland, family history, and traditions, a Scottish extended family is meant.
Der Film handelte von der Geschichte eines schottischen Klans im 18. Jahrhundert.
The film was about the history of a Scottish clan in the 18th century.
In the meaning 'Ku-Klux-Klan' (Ku Klux Klan), the word has an extremely negative connotation. It is inseparably connected with racism, hate, and violence.
Der Klan ist für seine rassistischen Verbrechen bekannt.
The Klan is known for its racist crimes.
To avoid confusion with the racist organization, the spelling 'Clan' is now used almost exclusively for Scottish family groups.
Der Clan der MacDonalds ist einer der bekanntesten in Schottland.
The MacDonald clan is one of the best known in Scotland.
