Flüchtling
English meaning: Refugee / Asylum seeker
German Definition
(Deutsch)Eine Person, die wegen Krieg, Verfolgung oder Katastrophe aus ihrem Land fliehen muss.
English Definition
A person forced to flee their country due to war, persecution, or disaster. Germany accepted over 1 million refugees in 2015–16, primarily from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq — the largest refugee intake in European history. Chancellor Merkel's 'Wir schaffen das' (We can do it) response sparked a global debate on refugee policy, integration, and state responsibility.
Example
“2015 nahm Deutschland über eine Million Flüchtlinge auf — die größte Aufnahme in der europäischen Geschichte.”
In English: “In 2015, Germany accepted over one million refugees — the largest intake in European history.”
Synonyms
- Asylsuchender
- Vertriebener
Literary Heritage
“Unglücklich das Land, das keine Helden hat! Nein. Unglücklich das Land, das Helden nötig hat.”
“Unhappy the land that has no heroes! No. Unhappy the land that needs heroes.”
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