adjective
Uncommon
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
1
Relating to Burma (Myanmar), or to its people, culture, or language.
"She cooked a traditional Burmese curry for dinner."
noun
1
A person from Myanmar or of Burmese heritage.
"Several Burmese joined the protest march in solidarity with their homeland."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything connected to Burma (also called Myanmar) — its people, language, or culture.
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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").
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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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