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Based on the ideology of racism; an attitude, statement, or action that discriminates against or devalues people because of their attributed origin, skin color, or culture.
Solche rassistischen Verallgemeinerungen sind in unserer Gesellschaft inakzeptabel.
Such racist generalizations are unacceptable in our society.
'Rassistisch' (racist) is the adjective related to 'der Rassismus' (racism, the ideology) and 'der Rassist' (racist, the person). The ending '-istisch' is typical for adjectives that refer to an ideology.
Ein Rassist hat rassistische Überzeugungen.
A racist has racist beliefs.
The word often describes negative actions, words, or thoughts. Typical combinations are 'rassistische Äußerung' (racist statement), 'rassistischer Angriff' (racist attack), or 'rassistisches Verhalten' (racist behavior).
Eine rassistische Bemerkung kann sehr verletzend sein.
A racist remark can be very hurtful.
The word is often used to clearly condemn something. A typical sentence structure is 'etwas als rassistisch bezeichnen' (to describe something as racist) or 'etwas als rassistisch einstufen' (to classify something as racist).
Die Aktivisten bezeichnen die neue Regelung als rassistisch.
The activists describe the new regulation as racist.
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'rassistisch' and 'der Rassist' belong to the same topic, but they have different grammatical roles. 'rassistisch' describes a statement, behavior, rule, or attitude. 'der Rassist' refers to a person who thinks or acts in a racist way. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with racism. In practice: for things, words, and actions, use 'rassistisch'; for a person, say 'Rassist'.
Die Bemerkung im Zug war rassistisch, deshalb haben mehrere Fahrgäste widersprochen.
The remark on the train was racist, so several passengers objected.
Frau Hoffmann sagt klar, dass sie keinen Rassisten in ihrem Team duldet.
Ms. Hoffmann says clearly that she will not tolerate a racist on her team.