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American in German

American in German is amerikanisch, US-amerikanisch, Amerikaner — American means a citizen or native of the United States.

American in German

amerikanisch
adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
US-amerikanisch
adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
Amerikaner
adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
amerikanisch
adj
(archaic) Of, from, or pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.
Amerikaner
adj
(archaic) Of, from, or pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.
Amerikaner
noun
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
Amerikanerin
noun
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
US-Amerikaner
noun
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
US-Amerikanerin
noun
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
Ami
noun
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
Amerikaner
noun
Amerikanerin
noun
amerikanisch
noun
Achtelpetit
noun
(uncountable, US, _, printing, rare, dated) A size of type smaller than German, 1-point type.

What does "American" mean?

  1. noun A citizen or native of the United States.
    "Millions of Americans travel abroad every summer."
  2. noun A person native to, or living in, any part of North, Central, or South America.
    "The conference brought together delegates from across the Americas, all identifying as American in the broader sense."
  3. noun The form of English spoken in the United States.
    "The novel was translated into American for its US edition, swapping "colour" for "color.""
  4. adj Relating to the United States, its people, or its culture.
    "She has a strong American accent."

American in a sentence

  • Millions of Americans travel abroad every summer.
  • The conference brought together delegates from across the Americas, all identifying as American in the broader sense.
  • The novel was translated into American for its US edition, swapping "colour" for "color."
  • She has a strong American accent.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "American" in German?

"American" in German is amerikanisch, US-amerikanisch, Amerikaner. American means: A citizen or native of the United States.

How do you use "American" in a sentence?

Example: "Millions of Americans travel abroad every summer." In German, "American" is amerikanisch, US-amerikanisch, Amerikaner.

Are there other ways to say "American" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "American": amerikanisch, US-amerikanisch, Amerikaner, Amerikanerin, US-Amerikaner, US-Amerikanerin.

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