Bärenjude
The English phrase "bear jew" is translated into German as Bärenjude.
In a general sense, Bärenjude is an antisemitic slur used to describe a Jewish person. However, it is also used informally as a reference to the character known as the "Bear Jew" from the movie "Inglourious Basterds".
Which one should you use?
The term Bären-Jude is the direct translation of the English "Bear Jew".
Did you know?
- While Bärenjude is a direct translation of the movie character, German law regarding Volksverhetzung (incitement to hatred) makes using such terms in public much more legally risky than in English-speaking countries.
- The word Bär in German is often used in compound words to describe something oversized or clumsy, such as Bärenhunger for an extreme hunger.
- The plural form 'Bären' is used in this specific compound noun despite the term referring to a single individual. In many German compound descriptors, the pluralized form of the first noun becomes a fixed part of the label.
Examples in context
- Hast du 'Inglourious Basterds' gesehen? Der Bärenjude ist so ein interessanter Charakter!Have you seen 'Inglourious Basterds'? The Bear Jew is such an interesting character!
- Er hat das Wort Bärenjude benutzt.He used the word Bärenjude.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a hateful comment found online.
- LukasSieh mal, hier steht Bärenjude.Look, it says bear jew here.
- JuliaDas ist ein schrecklicher Ausdruck.That is a terrible expression.
- LukasJa, ein Bärenjude ist ein Schimpfwort.Yes, a bear jew is a slur.
- JuliaWir sollten das melden, Lukas.We should report that, Lukas.
