German word

Amerikanerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ameʁiˈkaːnəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounAmerican woman

Example

Ich kenne eine Amerikanerin.

I know an American woman.

Illustration for Amerikanerin (American woman)

More examples

Ich spreche oft mit einer Amerikanerin.

I often speak with an American woman.

Core concept

A woman associated with the United States through birthplace or citizenship.

Common phrases

  • mit einer Amerikanerin sprechen

    speak with an American woman

  • eine Amerikanerin treffen

    meet an American woman

Similar words

Amerikaner: A man from the United States by birth or citizenship.
US-Amerikanerin: A woman clearly identified as being from the United States.
US-Bürgerin: A woman who holds United States citizenship.

Definition in German

Eine weibliche Person, die aus den Vereinigten Staaten stammt oder dort die Staatsangehörigkeit besitzt.

Word origin

Amerikanerin is formed from Amerikaner, a noun for a person from Amerika, by adding the feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • The plural is Amerikanerinnen, because the feminine ending -in changes to -innen rather than taking -s.

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