Black person / conservative
die Schwarze, die Schwarzen
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Black person
A Black person, meaning a person who identifies as Black or is perceived as Black. “Schwarze” (Black people) and “Schwarze Menschen” (Black people) are common self-designations used by many Black people in Germany.
Als erster Schwarzer wurde er in den Stadtrat gewählt.
He was elected to the city council as its first Black member.
conservative
Colloquially, a member of or supporter of the CDU/CSU, or in Austria, the ÖVP. The term is usually used in the plural: “die Schwarzen” (the conservatives).
Nach der Wahl regieren die Schwarzen zusammen mit den Grünen.
After the election, the conservatives are governing together with the Greens.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schwarzen |
| genitive | der Schwarzen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schwarze | die Schwarzen |
| accusative | die Schwarze | die Schwarzen |
| dative | der Schwarzen | den Schwarzen |
| genitive | der Schwarzen | der Schwarzen |
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“Schwarze” (Black people) and “Schwarze Menschen” (Black people) are widespread self-designations used by many Black people in Germany. In this context, the word is often capitalized and should be used respectfully and appropriately to the context.
Sie engagiert sich in einem Verein von und für Schwarze in Deutschland.
She is involved in an organization by and for Black people in Germany.
In colloquial political language, “die Schwarzen” (the conservatives) usually refers to members or supporters of the CDU/CSU, or in Austria, the ÖVP. The meaning becomes clear from the political context.
Bei der Landtagswahl haben die Schwarzen deutlich verloren.
The conservatives suffered a significant loss in the state election.
