mixed breed / mixed-race person
der Mischling, die Mischlinge
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mixed-race person
A person whose parents or ancestors belong to different ethnic groups. The German term 'Mischling' (mixed-race person) is now often considered imprecise or derogatory; during the Nazi era, it was also used as a racist and legal category.
Der Ausdruck „Mischling“ wird für Menschen heute meist als problematisch empfunden.
The term 'Mischling' (mixed-race person) is generally considered problematic when used to refer to people today.
mixed breed
An animal resulting from a cross between different breeds or breeding lines that does not clearly belong to any particular breed.
Unser Hund ist ein freundlicher Mischling aus Labrador und Schäferhund.
Our dog is a friendly mixed breed, a cross between a Labrador and a German shepherd.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mischlinge |
| genitive | des Mischlings |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mischling | die Mischlinge |
| accusative | den Mischling | die Mischlinge |
| dative | dem Mischling | den Mischlingen |
| genitive | des Mischlings | der Mischlinge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Mischling' (mixed breed / mixed-race person) is derived from 'mischen' (to mix) and refers to something or someone that has come from a mixture of different elements. Here, the suffix '-ling' forms a noun referring to a living being.
Der Mischling hat Merkmale von zwei verschiedenen Hunderassen.
The mixed breed has traits from two different dog breeds.
When 'Mischling' (mixed-race person) refers to a person, the term carries negative historical associations today and often appears in historical sources, quotations, or discussions about racism. Particularly in the context of the Nazi era, the word denoted a racist and legal classification.
In dem historischen Dokument wurde die Person als Mischling eingestuft.
In the historical document, the person was classified as a 'Mischling' (mixed-race person).
For animals, 'Mischling' (mixed breed) often occurs alongside names of animal species or breeds, especially in 'Mischlingshund' (mixed-breed dog). Phrases such as 'ein freundlicher Mischling' (a friendly mixed breed) or 'ein Mischling aus zwei Rassen' (a cross between two breeds) are also common.
Im Tierheim wartet ein ruhiger Mischling aus zwei großen Hunderassen auf ein neues Zuhause.
A calm mixed breed, a cross between two large dog breeds, is waiting for a new home at the animal shelter.
