Meaning 1neutral; personal demonym, use a person's preferred identification · 82%
A man from Turkey or a man with Turkish nationality.
Natural examples
Der Türke aus Izmir arbeitet jetzt in Berlin.
The Turkish man from Izmir now works in Berlin.
Ein türkischer Pass bestätigt seine Staatsangehörigkeit; er ist Türke.
A Turkish passport confirms his nationality; he is Turkish.
Als Türke spricht er zu Hause auch Türkisch.
As a Turkish man, he also speaks Turkish at home.
Usage note
Türke is the masculine demonym; the feminine form is Türkin, and context determines whether nationality or heritage is meant.
Mini-lesson: Türke
A man from Turkey or a man with Turkish nationality. Türke is the masculine demonym; the feminine form is Türkin, and context determines whether nationality or heritage is meant.
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