German Conversation · Level 23
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German word
Kanadier
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈnaːdi̯ɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounCanadian
Example
Der Kanadier spricht gut Deutsch.
The Canadian speaks German well.
More examples
Viele Kanadier leben nahe der Grenze zu den USA.
Many Canadians live near the border with the United States.
Core concept
A person pictured with a Canadian passport and the map of Canada behind it.
Common phrases
ein frankophoner Kanadier
a French-speaking Canadian
ein englischsprachiger Kanadier
an English-speaking Canadian
Similar words
Kanadierin: A woman who is a Canadian citizen.
Definition in German
Ein Mensch, der aus Kanada stammt oder die kanadische Staatsangehörigkeit besitzt.
Word origin
The noun Kanadier comes through French from Canada and uses the German ending -ier to denote a person connected with that country.
Usage tips
- Kanadier has the same form in the nominative singular and plural, so the article or context distinguishes der Kanadier from die Kanadier.
Related words
- KanadierinCanadian womannoun