Mexikaner
/mɛksiˈkaːnɐ/masculine
In German, 'mexican' can be translated as Mexikaner when referring to a person from Mexico or of Mexican descent. Wiktionary also lists Mexikanerin.
Meaning: person from Mexico or of Mexican descent (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mexikaner | /mɛksiˈkaːnɐ/ | masculine |
| Mexikanerin | feminine |
The terms Mexikaner and Mexikanerin are nouns used to refer to people. If you want to describe something related to Mexico, such as food or culture, use the adjective mexikanisch instead.
Which one should you use?
Mexikaner is the masculine form used for a single male person or a group of people that includes at least one male. Mexikanerin is the feminine form used specifically for a female Mexican.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the masculine noun Mexikaner remains Mexikaner. For the feminine noun, the plural form is Mexikanerinnen, which refers to a group of Mexican women.
How do you pronounce it?
/mɛksiˈkaːnɐ/
Did you know?
- Even if a group consists of ninety-nine women and only one man, German grammar requires the use of the masculine Mexikaner.
- In German, the word for the country 'Mexico' is spelled Mexiko, which differs from the English spelling by one letter.
- In German, the noun Mexikaner is always capitalized, regardless of where it appears in a sentence.
Examples in context
- Eine Mexikanerin lehrte ihn Spanisch.A Mexican taught him Spanish.This sentence shows how to use the feminine form Mexikanerin to describe a person teaching Spanish.Tatoeba #2300170 by Zaghawa, translation #2264601 by _undertoad
- Spanisch hat ihr eine Mexikanerin beigebracht.A Mexican woman taught her Spanish.This sentence demonstrates the use of the feminine form Mexikanerin in a different context.Tatoeba #12275066 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #12277607 by Miktsoanit
- Wie kann man als Mexikaner ein russisches Visum beantragen?How can you apply for a Russian visa if you're Mexican?This sentence shows how to use the masculine form Mexikaner when asking about visa applications.Tatoeba #10016634 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10016407 by AlanF_US
- Ich habe einen mexikanischen Freund.I have a Mexican friend.
- Die Mexikanerin spricht fließend Deutsch.The Mexican woman speaks fluent German.
- Das mexikanische Essen ist sehr lecker.Mexican food is very tasty.
- Lass uns mexikanisches Essen bestellen!Let's order Mexican food!
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are talking about their new colleague at work.
- LukasIst der neue Kollege ein Mexikaner?Is the new colleague a Mexican?
- LauraJa, er kommt aus Mexiko.Yes, he comes from Mexico.
- LukasEin Mexikaner in unserem Team ist toll.A Mexican in our team is great.
- LauraStimmt, er ist sehr nett.True, he is very nice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mexican” translations and entries Mexikaner, Mexikanerin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
