jüdischen

Jüdischen is the inflected form of the German adjective jüdisch, meaning "Jewish." It is used before nouns to indicate a relation to Judaism or to Jewish people, as in jüdischen Traditionen (Jewish traditions), jüdischen Gemeinden (Jewish communities), or jüdisches Leben (Jewish life). German adjectives change endings according to gender, number, and case, so forms such as jüdische, jüdischen, or jüdisches appear depending on context.

Etymology and scope: The adjective jüdisch belongs to the broader ethnoreligious category of Judaism and is linked to the German nouns Judentum (Judaism) and Jude/Jüdin (Jew). Its etymology traces to ancient terms such as Judaeus via Latin and Greek forms, with roots in the Hebrew Yehudi, meaning a person from Judah. In contemporary German, jüdisch covers religious, cultural, and ethnic dimensions and is used in academic writing, media, and everyday language to describe things connected with Jewish life or people.

Usage notes: Jüdisch as an adjective can modify a wide range of nouns, including religion (jüdische Religion), culture (jüdische Kultur), history (jüdische Geschichte), and communities (jüdische Gemeinden). Depending on grammar, the endings adapt to gender, number, and case (for example, die jüdischen Gemeinden, eine jüdische Familie). The term is generally neutral in descriptor use, though historical contexts and tone can influence connotation in different sources.

Related topics: Judaism, Judentum, Jude/Jüdin, Jüdische Kultur.