German word

Australier

Pronunciation

IPA/aʊ̯sˈtʁaːli̯ɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounAustralian

Example

Viele Australier sprechen Englisch.

Many Australians speak English.

Illustration for Australier (Australian)

More examples

Ein Australier mit doppelter Staatsbürgerschaft kann in beiden Ländern arbeiten.

An Australian with dual citizenship can work in both countries.

Core concept

A person with Australia as a place of origin or a national home.

Common phrases

  • Australier mit doppelter Staatsbürgerschaft

    Australian with dual citizenship

  • zugezogener Australier

    immigrant Australian

  • junger Australier

    young Australian

Similar words

Australierin: A woman from Australia or with Australian nationality.
Aussie: A friendly, informal term for an Australian.
Staatsbürger: A person who holds citizenship of a country.
Einwohner: A person who lives in a particular area or country.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die aus Australien stammt oder die australische Staatsangehörigkeit besitzt.

Word origin

German formed Australier from Australien with the suffix -er, which commonly creates a word for a person associated with a place.

Usage tips

  • The plural is die Australier, with the same noun form as the masculine singular after the article changes.

Related words

  • AustralierinAustralian womannoun
  • australischAustralianadjective

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