[i18n] [Bug 504742] New: The Solitaire variant "Zigeuner" in KPatience uses a racially offensive and outdated term that should be replaced with a neutral name.

[Hadi Chokr]

https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=504742

            Bug ID: 504742
           Summary: The Solitaire variant "Zigeuner" in KPatience uses a
                    racially offensive and outdated term that should be
                    replaced with a neutral name.
    Classification: Translations
           Product: i18n
      Version First unspecified
       Reported In:
          Platform: Other
                OS: Linux
            Status: REPORTED
          Severity: normal
          Priority: NOR
         Component: de
          Assignee: kde-i18n-de at kde.org
          Reporter: hadichokr at icloud.com
  Target Milestone: ---

STEPS TO REPRODUCE

1. Open KPatience.


2. See the list of available Solitaire variants.


3. Find and select the variant named "Zigeuner".



OBSERVED RESULT

The variant is named "Zigeuner", which is a racial slur against the Sinti and
Roma community. This term is widely considered offensive and inappropriate in
modern usage, especially in Germany and other European countries.

EXPECTED RESULT

The variant should be renamed to a culturally neutral and respectful term.
Suggestions include:

"Nomad"

"Wanderer"

A name based on the actual ruleset (if known, e.g. "Forty Thieves"-type)


Using the name of an ethnic group, particularly one historically subjected to
persecution, as a label for a game variant is inappropriate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The term "Zigeuner" has been officially recognized as discriminatory by
multiple governments and organizations.

https://www.romarchive.eu/en/terms/zigeuner/

It has been removed from public broadcasters, educational materials, and
institutional language use (e.g. by the German Press Council).

KDE should reflect inclusive language practices and avoid outdated and
offensive terminology.

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