Der Sklave
Example: Der Sklave arbeitete den ganzen Tag auf dem Feld.
Definition
"Der Sklave" refers to a person who is legally owned by another and forced to work without pay, often deprived of personal freedom and rights. In historical contexts, "der Sklave" performed labor under coercion, as illustrated by the phrase 'Der Sklave arbeitete den ganzen Tag auf dem Feld.'
Etymology
The word "der Sklave" comes from the Latin term 'sclavus,' which originally meant 'Slav,' reflecting the historical practice of enslaving Slavic people in medieval Europe. Over time, the term generalized to mean any person held in servitude. Did you know that the root of 'slave' in many European languages traces back to this ethnic origin?
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