NOUN

derAmerikaner/ameʁiˈkaːnɐ/American (male); American (person)

Amerikaner is a German noun that means American (male) or American (person). It is pronounced /ameʁiˈkaːnɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Amerikaner".

Definitions

1.a male person from the United States of America(nationality)

a.citizen of the USA (male)

Viele Amerikaner besuchen jedes Jahr Europa.—Many Americans visit Europe every year.

b.person from the USA in general (male or when genderless/formal)

Der Amerikaner sprach sehr gut Deutsch.—The American spoke very good German.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Amerikanerdie Amerikaner
Genitivedes Amerikanersder Amerikaner
Dativedem Amerikanerden Amerikanern
Accusativeden Amerikanerdie Amerikaner

Frequently asked questions

What does "Amerikaner" mean in English?
"Amerikaner" means American (male) or American (person). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Amerikaner"?
"Amerikaner" is pronounced /ameʁiˈkaːnɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Amerikaner" der, die, or das?
"Amerikaner" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Amerikaner"?
The plural of "Amerikaner" is "Amerikaner".
What part of speech is "Amerikaner"?
"Amerikaner" is a noun in German.

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