der Mexikaner
Mexican man
A male person who comes from Mexico or has Mexican citizenship.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Mitarbeiter ist Mexikaner und hat uns von seiner Heimatstadt erzählt.
The new employee is Mexican and told us about his hometown.
der Mexikaner
Mexican / Mexikaner
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Meanings
der Mexikaner
Mexikaner shot
A short alcoholic drink, or shot, typically made from a spirit such as Korn or tequila, tomato juice, and spicy seasonings.
EXAMPLE
In dieser Bar ist der selbstgemachte Mexikaner besonders gut.
In this bar, the homemade Mexikaner shot is especially good.
Usage tips
Word formation
The word is derived from the country name 'Mexiko' (Mexico). The ending '-aner' is often used to refer to male inhabitants of countries or continents.
EXAMPLE
Er ist Amerikaner, aber seine Eltern sind Mexikaner.
He is American, but his parents are Mexican.
Context clue
You can tell from context whether the person or the drink is meant. Words like 'trinken' (to drink), 'bestellen' (to order), 'Shot' (shot), or the location, such as a bar or pub, clearly point to the drink.
EXAMPLE
Für mich bitte einen Mexikaner, aber nicht zu scharf.
One Mexikaner shot for me, please, but not too spicy.
Typical collocations
When referring to the drink, typical phrases are 'einen Mexikaner bestellen' (to order a Mexikaner shot), 'einen Mexikaner trinken' (to drink a Mexikaner shot), or describing it as a 'hausgemachter' (homemade) or 'scharfer Mexikaner' (spicy Mexikaner shot).
EXAMPLE
Wir haben den Abend mit einer Runde Mexikaner begonnen.
We started the evening with a round of Mexikaner shots.
In real life
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