die Indianer

the Native Americans

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the Native Americans “Indianer” is a traditional German term and can be considered outdated or offensive. More precise terms depend on the people being referred to.

GE: Die Indianer lebten seit Jahrhunderten in dieser Region.

EN: The Native Americans had lived in this region for centuries.

Das Geschenk freute die Indianer sehr.

The Indians were very happy about the gift.

Werden die Indianer so lange bei der Stange bleiben?

Will the Indians stick with it for that long?

— Fitzcarraldo (1982)

Am Anfang waren die Indianer freundlich.

At first the Indians were friendly.

Die Indianer haben sich vielleicht die Finger verbrannt.

The Native Americans may have gotten their fingers burned.

— Fitzcarraldo (1982)

Sehen Sie die Indianer in dem Kanu?

Can you see the Native Americans in the canoe?

— Fitzcarraldo (1982)