Çingene

Turkish

Alternative forms

  • Çingâne (dated)

Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish چنگانه (Çingâne), from Greek τσιγγάνος (tsingános, Gypsy).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃiŋɟeˈne/

Proper noun

Çingene

  1. (sometimes offensive) Rom, gypsy

Usage notes

  • Çingene is found offensive by some Romani people, as it (like the English equivalent gypsy) has negative connotations, such as that the people are dishonest or thieving, and it is associated with discrimination and persecution of Romani. It is still more common than Roman.

Declension

Synonyms

  • Çingen (rare)
  • Kıpti (rare)
  • Roman (non-offensive term)
  • şopar (only in Turkish Thrace)

Derived terms

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