German word

Brasilianer

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁaziˈli̯aːnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounBrazilian

Example

Ich kenne einen Brasilianer.

I know a Brazilian.

Illustration for Brasilianer (Brazilian)

More examples

Mit einem Brasilianer zu sprechen verbesserte meine Aussprache.

Speaking with a Brazilian improved my pronunciation.

Core concept

A person standing beside a map of Brazil and a Brazilian flag.

Common phrases

  • einen Brasilianer treffen

    meet a Brazilian

  • mit einem Brasilianer sprechen

    speak with a Brazilian

  • als Brasilianer gelten

    be regarded as Brazilian

Similar words

Brasilianerin: A woman from Brazil or with Brazilian nationality.
Staatsbürger: A person who holds a country's official citizenship.
Ausländer: A person from another country or without local citizenship.
Einwohner: A person who lives in a particular country or town.

Definition in German

Jemand, der aus Brasilien kommt oder die brasilianische Staatsangehörigkeit besitzt.

Word origin

The noun is formed from the country name Brasilien with the suffix -er, which commonly forms nouns for people associated with a place.

Usage tips

  • Brasilianer is masculine, while Brasilianerin is the feminine form; both nouns are capitalized, but the adjective brasilianisch is lowercase.

Other meanings

  • Brazilian nationalnoun

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