Stigma
neuter
The German word for stigma is Stigma.
The term refers to an indication of infamy or disgrace. While Stigma describes the mark or disgrace itself, you might use Stigmatisierung when referring to the social process of stigmatizing someone.
Meaning: indication of infamy or disgrace (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Stigma is Stigmas, and the genitive singular form is des Stigmas. Stigma is a neuter noun.
Did you know?
- In German theological texts, the term Stigmata is used specifically to describe the miraculous appearance of the wounds of Christ on a person's body.
- In German, you might see Stigma used in botanical descriptions, such as parts of a flower, which has nothing to do with the social concept of disgrace.
- While Stigma is a loanword from Greek, German speakers often use the native phrase Brandmarken to describe the physical act of branding someone as a criminal.
Examples in context
- In einer Sozialwohnung zu leben ist mit einem Stigma behaftet.There's a stigma attached to living on a council estate.This sentence shows how a stigma can be attached to a living situation using Stigma.Tatoeba #12472426 by Yorwba, translation #10251335 by bekindtoall
- Ich finde, man muß die Stigmatisierung rund um die Schizophrenie und andere psychiotische Störungen bekämpfen.I think we need to challenge the stigma around schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.This sentence illustrates the need to fight against the stigma of certain disorders using Stigma (in the form of Stigmatisierung).Tatoeba #12481606 by Waldelfe, translation #12469115 by menaud
- Ich finde, daß es die Stigmatisierung zu bekämpfen gilt, welche die Schizophrenie und andere psychiotische Störungen umwittert.I think that we need to combat the stigma surrounding schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions.This sentence demonstrates how to express the need to combat the stigma surrounding certain conditions using Stigma (in the form of Stigmatisierung).Tatoeba #12481607 by Waldelfe, translation #12469119 by menaud
- Hast du schon einmal von dem Schandmal gehört?Have you ever heard of the "Schandmal"?
- Ja, das ist ein besonderes Stigma, das manche Menschen tragen müssen.Yes, it's a particular stigma that some people have to bear.
- Ja, dieses Tabu und die damit verbundenen Stigmen sind schwerwiegende Probleme.Yes, this taboo and the associated stigmas are significant issues.
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Example conversation
Julia and Julian are discussing mental health awareness.
- JuliaWarum gehen viele Menschen nicht zum Therapeuten?Why do many people not go to a therapist?
- JulianIch glaube, es gibt immer noch ein Stigma.I believe there is still a stigma.
- JuliaDas ist traurig, denn Hilfe ist wichtig.That is sad, because help is important.
- JulianJa, wir müssen dieses Stigma gemeinsam abbauen.Yes, we must break down this stigma together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stigma” translations and entries Stigma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
