01
der Katalane
Catalan
A male inhabitant of the region of Catalonia in Spain, or a person who comes from this region.
example
Der berühmte Architekt Gaudí war ein stolzer Katalane.
The famous architect Gaudí was a proud Catalan.
der Katalane
Catalan
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
Usage tips
Grammar: N-declension
'Der Katalane' (the Catalan) is a masculine noun of the N-declension. This means it takes the ending '-n' in all cases except the nominative singular.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe gestern einen Katalanen kennengelernt.
I met a Catalan yesterday.
Word family
The word is derived from the region 'Katalonien' (Catalonia). The word family also includes the feminine form 'die Katalanin' (the female Catalan) and the adjective 'katalanisch' (Catalan), which is used to describe things or culture from this region.
EXAMPLE
Die katalanische Küche ist für ihre Fischgerichte bekannt.
Catalan cuisine is known for its fish dishes.
Cultural context
The term is not only a geographical designation of origin, but is often also connected with a strong cultural and linguistic identity. Catalans have their own language, Catalan.
EXAMPLE
Viele Katalanen sind stolz auf ihre eigene Sprache und Kultur.
Many Catalans are proud of their own language and culture.
Compare with
Katalane vs Spanier
Spaniard / adjustable wrench
'der Spanier' and 'der Katalane' can both refer to people from Spain, but they do not mean exactly the same thing. A 'Spanier' is a man from Spain or someone with Spanish citizenship. A 'Katalane' is a man from Catalonia, meaning from a specific region in Spain. Many Catalans are also Spaniards, but 'Katalane' emphasizes regional origin and often also a distinct culture. Learners may confuse the words because Catalonia is in Spain. If the whole country is important, 'Spanier' fits. If the region of Catalonia is important, 'Katalane' is more precise.
Katalane
Unser neuer Kollege ist Katalane und kommt aus Barcelona.
Our new colleague is Catalan and comes from Barcelona.
Spanier
Im Kurs sitzt ein Spanier aus Madrid.
There is a Spaniard from Madrid in the course.
In real life
Loading video examples...