German word

Portugiese

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔʁtuˈgiːzə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounPortuguese

Example

Ich kenne den Portugiesen.

I know the Portuguese man.

Illustration for Portugiese (Portuguese)

More examples

Letztes Jahr traf ich einen Portugiesen auf einer Konferenz.

Last year I met a Portuguese man at a conference.

Core concept

A Portuguese individual identified by the country on the Atlantic coast.

Common phrases

  • mit einem Portugiesen sprechen

    speak with a Portuguese man

  • einen Portugiesen kennenlernen

    get to know a Portuguese man

  • als Portugiese arbeiten

    work as a Portuguese man

Similar words

Portugiesin: A woman from Portugal.
Portugiesisch: The language spoken in Portugal.
Portugal: A country in southwestern Europe.

Definition in German

Person aus Portugal; im Deutschen häufig in der männlichen Form verwendet.

Word origin

Portugiese comes from the country name Portugal and became established as its German personal demonym.

Usage tips

  • The accusative singular is den Portugiesen, as in Ich kenne den Portugiesen, not den Portugiese.

Other meanings

  • Portuguese mannoun

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