dummer Amerikaner
The English phrase "stupid american" is translated into German as dummer Amerikaner.
This phrase is a derogatory term used to describe a person from the United States who is perceived as lacking intelligence.
Which one should you use?
Blöder Amerikaner is a colloquial way to say "stupid American", and Dummer Ami is an informal way to say "dumb American".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form dummer Amerikaner is the masculine singular nominative form. To refer to a female, use the feminine form dumme Amerikanerin. For a group of Americans in the nominative case, use the plural dumme Amerikaner. If the phrase is the direct object of a sentence (accusative) or follows certain prepositions (dative), the masculine singular form changes to dummen Amerikaner.
Did you know?
- The word Amerikaner is also the name of a traditional German cookie made with ammonium bicarbonate. These cookies were originally called Ammoniakaner before the name evolved into Amerikaner.
- While dumm refers to a lack of intelligence, the alternative blöd often describes someone who is being annoying or clumsy.
- The nickname Ami is frequently used in neutral or affectionate ways and is not always intended as an insult.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Amerikaner, CC BY-SA 4.0.
