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Burmese

bur-MEEZ

Burmese (adjective) means relating to Burma (Myanmar), or to its people, culture, or language. Example: “She cooked a traditional Burmese curry for dinner.”

adjective

Relating to Burma (Myanmar), or to its people, culture, or language.

"She cooked a traditional Burmese curry for dinner."

noun

A person from Myanmar or of Burmese heritage.

"Several Burmese joined the protest march in solidarity with their homeland."

A breed of short-haired domestic cat, originally developed in Thailand.

"Their Burmese has glossy brown fur and copper-coloured eyes."

How to use Burmese

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes anything connected to Burma (also called Myanmar) — its people, language, or culture.

Word forms

Burmese plural

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Etymology

Formed from "Burma" plus the suffix "-ese," which English uses to form adjectives and demonyms for countries (compare "Japanese," "Chinese").

Origin: Chinese

Rhymes for Burmese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Burmese” mean?

The word “Burmese” means relating to Burma (Myanmar), or to its people, culture, or language. In plain terms, describes anything connected to Burma (also called Myanmar) — its people, language, or culture.

How do you pronounce “Burmese”?

“Burmese” is pronounced bur-MEEZ (/bɝˈmiz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Burmese” in a sentence?

Here is “Burmese” used in a sentence: “She cooked a traditional Burmese curry for dinner.”

What part of speech is “Burmese”?

Depending on how it is used, “Burmese” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “Burmese” come from?

The word “Burmese” comes from Chinese. Formed from "Burma" plus the suffix "-ese," which English uses to form adjectives and demonyms for countries (compare "Japanese," "Chinese").

Is “Burmese” a common word?

“Burmese” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Burmese” have?

“Burmese” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Burma (Myanmar), or to its people, culture, or language.

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