English–German
“american” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ameʁiˈkaːnɐ/
Example
Er ist ein Amerikaner.
He is an American.
How to say “american” in German
“American” in German is Amerikaner.
A person whose life story points back to the United States as a national home.
Example sentences with Amerikaner
Ich kenne einen Amerikaner.
I know an American.
Tips for using Amerikaner
- US-Amerikaner provides explicit wording for a person from the United States when the broader name Amerika could seem less precise.
Other German words for “american”
Ich mag amerikanische Musik.
I like American music.