Kubaner
/kuˈbaːnɐ/masculine
The English phrase "cuban" translates to German as Kubaner. Wiktionary also lists Kubanerin.
Meaning: a person from Cuba (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kubaner | /kuˈbaːnɐ/ | masculine |
| Kubanerin | /kuˈbaːnɐʁɪn/ | feminine |
The term is used to refer to a person from Cuba. While Kubaner refers to the people, you should use the related adjective kubanisch when you want to describe things such as Cuban culture, food or music.
Which one should you use?
Kubaner is the noun used for the people, whereas kubanisch is the adjective used to describe objects or concepts pertaining to Cuba.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form Kubaner is also used as the plural form for a group of Cubans.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuˈbaːnɐ/
Did you know?
- When referring to a group of Cubans of mixed genders, German historically uses the masculine Kubaner as the collective plural, though modern inclusive language often uses Kubaner:innen.
- The suffix -in used to create Kubanerin is a productive marker in German used to create female versions of almost any nationality or profession.
- In certain German dialects, the final '-er' in Kubaner might be vocalized or softened, sounding almost like a short, indistinct 'ah' sound.
Examples in context
- Er ist Kubaner.He's a Cuban.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Kubaner to state someone's nationality.Tatoeba #10368052 by Vortarulo, translation #8940395 by AlanF_US
- José Raúl Capablanca war einer der brillantesten Schachspieler aller Zeiten. Er war Kubaner.José Raúl Capablanca was one of the most brilliant chess players of all time. He was Cuban.This sentence shows how to use Kubaner when describing the nationality of a historical figure.Tatoeba #9928354 by carlosalberto, translation #9928346 by carlosalberto
- Er ist ein stolzer Kubaner.He is a proud Cuban.
- Sie ist eine talentierte Kubanerin.She is a talented Cuban.
- Mein Freund ist kubanisch.My friend is Cuban.
- Ich habe gestern einen netten Kubaner kennengelernt.I met a nice Cuban yesterday.
- Die kubanische Küche ist einfach köstlich!Cuban cuisine is simply delicious!
- Mein Chef ist eine erfolgreiche Kubanerin.My boss is a successful Cuban woman.
- Mein Nachbar ist ein Kubaner.My neighbor is a Cuban.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are talking about a new colleague.
- HannahIst dein neuer Kollege ein Kubaner?Is your new colleague a Cuban?
- MaximilianJa, er ist Kubaner.Yes, he is Cuban.
- HannahDas ist ja interessant!That is interesting!
- MaximilianEr erzählt viele Geschichten aus Havanna.He tells many stories from Havana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cuban” translations and entries Kubaner, Kubanerin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kubanerin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
