North American
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North American
Relating to the continent of North America, its countries (especially the USA and Canada), or its inhabitants.
Das nordamerikanische Freihandelsabkommen hat die Wirtschaft der Region stark beeinflusst.
The North American Free Trade Agreement strongly influenced the region's economy.
The word is clearly structured: it combines the continent 'Nordamerika' (North America) with the ending '-isch' (-ish/-an), which expresses belonging or association. 'Nordamerika' itself consists of 'Nord' (north) and 'Amerika' (America).
Viele nordamerikanische Städte haben ein schachbrettartiges Straßennetz.
Many North American cities have a grid-like street network.
As a normal adjective, 'nordamerikanisch' (North American) is written in lowercase. But when it refers to a person and is used as a noun, it is capitalized: 'der Nordamerikaner' (the North American man) or 'die Nordamerikanerin' (the North American woman).
Die nordamerikanische Kultur ist sehr vielfältig.
North American culture is very diverse.
Although North America geographically also includes Mexico, 'nordamerikanisch' (North American) is often used in German in a narrower sense for the USA and Canada. The exact context is therefore important.
Der Film ist eine typisch nordamerikanische Produktion aus Hollywood.
The film is a typically North American production from Hollywood.
American
When referring to the USA, both „amerikanisch“ and „nordamerikanisch“ are possible. In ordinary German usage, „amerikanisch“ usually refers specifically to the USA. „Nordamerikanisch“ places something on the larger continent of North America, which also includes countries such as Canada.
Chicago ist eine nordamerikanische Stadt.
Chicago is a North American city.
Chicago ist eine amerikanische Stadt.
Chicago is an American city.
