NOUN
Indianer/ɪnˈdi̯aːnɐ/Native American; American Indian
Indianer is a German noun that means Native American or American Indian. It is pronounced /ɪnˈdi̯aːnɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Indianer".
Definitions
1.member of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (especially in North and South America, excluding Inuit and Aleut)(ethnology, history)
a.refers to an indigenous person of North or South America (not including Inuit, Aleut, or Métis)
Viele Indianer lebten früher in Tipis.—Many Native Americans used to live in tipis.
b.as a historical or traditional group, commonly used in stories, literature, or when referring to cultures pre-colonization
Im Westernfilm spielen Cowboys und Indianer gegeneinander.—In western films, cowboys and Indians are opponents.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Indianer | die Indianer |
| Genitive | des Indianers | der Indianer |
| Dative | dem Indianer | den Indianern |
| Accusative | den Indianer | die Indianer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Indianer" mean in English?
- "Indianer" means Native American or American Indian. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Indianer"?
- "Indianer" is pronounced /ɪnˈdi̯aːnɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Indianer" der, die, or das?
- "Indianer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Indianer"?
- The plural of "Indianer" is "Indianer".
- What part of speech is "Indianer"?
- "Indianer" is a noun in German.
