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multicultural
A colloquial abbreviation for 'multikulturell' (multicultural). It describes a situation, place, or group shaped by the coexistence of many different cultures.
Unser Freundeskreis ist total Multi, das macht unsere Treffen immer sehr interessant.
Our circle of friends is totally multicultural, which always makes our get-togethers very interesting.
'Multi' is a colloquial shortened form of the adjective 'multikulturell' (multicultural). It is based on the Latin prefix 'multi-', which means 'much/many'.
Berlin ist eine Stadt, die in vielen Vierteln sehr multi ist.
Berlin is a city that is very multicultural in many neighborhoods.
This word is very informal and is mainly used in spoken youth language or in casual everyday conversation.
Unsere WG ist total multi, hier wird Spanisch, Deutsch und Englisch gesprochen.
Our shared apartment is totally multicultural; Spanish, German, and English are spoken here.
The rhyming combination 'Multi-Kulti' is very widespread. It is often used as a fixed term for a multicultural society or atmosphere.
Das Straßenfest war ein tolles Beispiel für gelebtes Multi-Kulti.
The street festival was a great example of lived multiculturalism.
As an adjective, 'Multi' is usually used predicatively, that is, after a verb like 'sein' (to be). In this form, it is not declined.
Die Atmosphäre in der Firma ist wirklich multi und offen.
The atmosphere in the company is really multicultural and open.
international
'international' and 'Multi' can both describe people from different countries or cultures coming together. 'international' is more neutral and more precise when it is about several countries, companies, events, or contacts across national borders. 'Multi' is colloquial and more often means a multicultural mix in everyday life, for example in a group, a neighborhood, or at a party. They can be confused because both can express diversity. 'international' emphasizes countries and borders; 'Multi' emphasizes different cultures in one place.
In unserem Haus ist es richtig Multi, denn die Nachbarn kommen aus vielen Kulturen.
Our building is really multicultural, since the neighbors come from many different cultures.
Die Konferenz ist international, weil Teilnehmende aus zwölf Ländern kommen.
The conference is international because participants come from twelve countries.