fremdenfeindlich
Translation
xenophobic, hostile to foreigners
Examples
Fremdenfeindliche Parolen sind verboten.
Xenophobic slogans are forbidden.
Er hat eine fremdenfeindliche Haltung.
He has a xenophobic attitude.
Grammar Patterns
((fremdenfeindliche)) + ((Noun)) (feminine singular nominative/accusative, or plural nominative/accusative) xenophobic ~ Fremdenfeindliche Taten werden bestraft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: xenophob, ausländerfeindlich; Antonyms: gastfreundlich (hospitable), weltoffen (cosmopolitan, open-minded)
Etymology
A compound word: 'Fremden' (foreigners) + 'feindlich' (hostile), from 'Feind' (enemy). Literally 'hostile towards foreigners'.
Memory Tips
Break it down to remember: 'Fremden' (foreigners) + 'feindlich' (hostile). Hostile to foreigners.