Argentinian
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being Argentinian
Having the nationality of or origin from Argentina. Used predicatively to express belonging to this country.
Obwohl ihre Eltern aus Italien stammen, sind sie und ihr Bruder Argentinier.
Although their parents come from Italy, she and her brother are Argentinian.
'Argentinier' (Argentinian man) is a noun that refers to a male person from Argentina. As a noun, it is always capitalized.
Ein berühmter Argentinier ist der Fußballspieler Lionel Messi.
A famous Argentinian is the football player Lionel Messi.
When talking about a woman, the feminine form 'Argentinierin' (Argentinian woman) must be used. The plural for a group of men or a mixed group is 'Argentinier' (Argentinians).
Meine neue Kollegin ist Argentinierin.
My new colleague is Argentinian.
The word can be used as a subject, object, or predicate noun after verbs such as 'sein' (to be) or 'werden' (to become).
Er ist Argentinier und lebt seit fünf Jahren in Deutschland.
He is Argentinian and has been living in Germany for five years.
Argentinian
'argentinisch' and 'der Argentinier' both relate to Argentina. 'argentinisch' is an adjective and describes things, people, or culture, for example food, music, or a team. 'der Argentinier' refers to a male person from Argentina or is used predicatively for nationality, for example 'Er ist Argentinier' (He is Argentinian). Learners may confuse the words because both express origin. Remember: use 'argentinisch' for characteristics, and 'Argentinier' for a person or nationality.
Mein neuer Nachbar ist Argentinier und kommt aus Buenos Aires.
My new neighbor is Argentinian and comes from Buenos Aires.
Im Restaurant bestellt Amira ein argentinisches Steak.
At the restaurant, Amira orders an Argentinian steak.