Asian in Dutch

Asian in Dutch is Aziatisch, Azische, Indische — Asian means a person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

Asian in Dutch

Aziatisch

adj

Of, relating to or from Asia.

Azische

noun

Indische

noun

Indiër

noun

Oost-Aziaat

noun

Oost-Azische

noun

Aziaat

noun

(US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

Aziatische

noun

(US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

What does "Asian" mean?

noun A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.
"She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam."
adj Relating to or coming from Asia.
"The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Asian in a sentence

She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam.
In the UK, "Asian" commonly refers to people with heritage from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh.
The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine.

Similar words in Dutch

Indian Oriental Pakistani

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Asian" in Dutch?

"Asian" in Dutch is Aziatisch, Azische, Indische. Asian means: A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

How do you use "Asian" in a sentence?

Example: "She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam." In Dutch, "Asian" is Aziatisch, Azische, Indische.

Are there other ways to say "Asian" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "Asian": Aziatisch, Azische, Indische, Indiër, Oost-Aziaat, Oost-Azische.

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