americanus
The English word 'american' is translated into Latin as americanus.
This adjective is used to describe things of or pertaining to the United States, its people or its culture.
Meaning: of or pertaining to the U.S., its people or its culture (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a first/second declension adjective, americanus must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The masculine form is americanus, the feminine form is americana and the neuter form is americanum.
Did you know?
- While americanus is the standard adjective, modern Latinists sometimes use stātunidensis to specifically mean 'United Statesian' to avoid confusion with other American nations.
- Because the Vatican uses Latin for official documents, americanus can still be found in formal papal decrees and diplomatic correspondence today.
- The term americanus is derived from the name Amerī̆ca, which is based on the Italian name Amerigo.
Examples in context
- Esne Americanus an Gallus?Are you American or French?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is americanus or French.Tatoeba #5071324 by alexmarcelo, translation #70224 by CK
- Populus Americanus locutus est.The American people have spoken.This sentence illustrates the use of americanus to describe the American people.Tatoeba #6052584 by alexmarcelo, translation #5728955 by CM
- Frank Sinatra cantor Americanus erat.Frank Sinatra was an American singer.This sentence shows how to use americanus to describe an American singer.Tatoeba #1793755 by alexmarcelo, translation #1787762 by Amastan
- Civis Americanus ad Italiam iter facit.An American citizen is traveling to Italy.
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Example conversation
Julia and Lucius are talking about their nationalities.
- JuliaEsne tu Americanus, Luci?Are you American, Lucius?
- LuciusIta, sum Americanus.Yes, I am American.
- JuliaQuid vis de modo Americano dicere?What do you want to say about the American way?
- LuciusAmo cultum Americanum.I love American culture.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries americanus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
