der Marokkaner
Moroccan
A male person who comes from Morocco or has Moroccan citizenship.
EXAMPLE
Unser neuer Nachbar ist Marokkaner und kommt aus Casablanca.
Our new neighbor is Moroccan and comes from Casablanca.
der Marokkaner
Moroccan
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Meanings
der Marokkaner
Moroccan cookie
The name for a particular pastry, usually a cookie made from a macaroon mixture with chocolate.
EXAMPLE
In der Bäckerei habe ich mir einen Kaffee und zwei Marokkaner gekauft.
At the bakery, I bought myself a coffee and two Moroccan cookies.
Usage tips
Word structure
The term for the person is derived from the country name 'Marokko' (Morocco). The suffix '-aner' is often used for male inhabitants of countries or continents.
EXAMPLE
Ein junger Marokkaner hat das Turnier gewonnen.
A young Moroccan won the tournament.
Context clue
Whether a person or a pastry is meant becomes clear from the context. In a bakery, a café, or when the topic is food, the pastry is meant. In all other situations, it is a person.
EXAMPLE
Ich hätte gern zwei Marokkaner und einen Kaffee, bitte.
I'd like two Moroccan cookies and a coffee, please.
N-declension
When 'Marokkaner' refers to a person, the word belongs to the N-declension. This means it takes the ending '-n' in the accusative, dative, and genitive.
EXAMPLE
Hast du mit dem Marokkaner gesprochen?
Did you speak with the Moroccan?
In real life
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