cikánský

Czech

Etymology

From Cikán, cikán + -ský.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈt͡sɪkaːnskiː]

Adjective

cikánský

  1. Gypsy
    Synonym: romský

Usage notes

  • The term Cikán and its derivatives are often intentionally derogatory and therefore by many considered racist. Consequently, in formal speech the term Rom and its derivatives are used instead (eg romská otázka - the Romany issue). Cikán is still the prevailing term in informal Czech and in historical usage, however (e.g. cikánský baron - a Gypsy baron).

Declension

Further reading

  • cikánský in Příruční slovník jazyka českého, 1935–1957
  • cikánský in Slovník spisovného jazyka českého, 1960–1971, 1989
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