Belgian meaning in English
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Definition
a Belgian: a person from the country of Belgium
(a) Belgian (beer): (a beer) which comes from Belgium or which is made in a way typical of Belgium
Belgium: a European country whose capital is Brussels and which is near France, the Netherlands etc.
Examples
- "Hannah : 500,000 Belgian teenagers and one middle-aged American."
- "Belgian Waffles with French Toast on English Muffin"
- "Van Gogh... that's the goal keeper from Belgium with one eye who eats sunflowers, right?"
- "Indigo Motel can't write, can't play and certainly can't sing – but 500,000 Belgian teenagers absolutely worship this group."
Exercise 1
Are you a citizen of the world?
Select the adjective that correctly corresponds to each country or region.
Select the adjective that correctly corresponds to each country or region.
France
A French person
Belgium
A person
Spain
A person
Portugal
A person
The Netherlands
A person
Israel
An person
Korea
A person
Asia
An person
Are you a citizen of the world?
Select the adjective that correctly corresponds to each country or region.
Select the adjective that correctly corresponds to each country or region.
France
A French person
Belgium
A Belgian 1 person
Spain
A Spanish 2 person
Portugal
A Portuguese 3 person
The Netherlands
A Dutch 4 person
Israel
An Israeli 5 person
Korea
A Korean 6 person
Asia
An Asian 7 person
1 Belgian: This is the correct choice. "Belgian" people come from Belgium (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Belgians"). Other country adjectives that use the suffix "-ian" include: Italian, Norwegian, Australian, Russian, Peruvian, Canadian...
1 Belge: This term doesn't exist in English!
1 Belgic: This term doesn't exist in English!
2 Spanish: This is the correct choice. "Spanish" people come from Spain (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Spanish" or less commonly "Spaniards"). Other country adjectives that use the suffix "-ish": Danish (from Denmark), Polish (from Poland), Finnish (from Finland)...
2 Spaniard: This is incorrect. A "Spaniard" is a noun to describe a native or inhabitant of Spain, and cannot be used as an adjective. The adjective "Spanish" is used instead. Example: I am Spanish, I am a Spaniard.
2 Spagnol: This term doesn't exist in English!
3 Portuguese: This is the correct choice. "Portuguese" people come from Portugal (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Portuguese"). Other country adjectives that use the suffix "-ese": Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese...
3 Portuguish: This term doesn't exist in English!
3 Portuguian: This term doesn't exist in English!
4 Dutch: This is the correct choice. "Dutch" people come from the Netherlands (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Dutch"). Don't forget that someone from Germany is called "German"!
4 Netherlandital: This term doesn't exist in English!
4 Hollandaise: This is incorrect. "Hollandaise" is a sauce made from eggs, butter and lemon juice. It is a perfect accompaniment to eggs Benedict.
5 Israeli: This is the correct choice. "Israeli" people come from Israel (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Israelis"). Other country adjectives that use the suffix "-i": Iraqi, Pakistani, Saudi...
5 Israelic: This term doesn't exist in English!
5 Ishmael: Ishmael is a person from the Bible, not a nationality!
6 Korean: This is the correct choice. "Korean" people come from Korea (note the noun form or "demonym": "the Koreans"). Other country or regional adjectives that use the suffix "-ean": Chilean, Sierra Leonean, European...
6 Korish: This term doesn't exist in English!
6 Koreen: This term doesn't exist in English!
7 Asian: This is correct. "Asian" describes a person from Asia, or something that relates to Asia (such as an Asian massage). Philip says that he needs a "special Asian massage" and would like Kimmie to give him one.
7 Asiatique: This term doesn't exist in English. Although the term "Asiatic" exists, it should be used with caution, and it can be considered offensive by some people. The term "Asian" should normally be used, unless in specific circumstances.
7 Asiatian: This term doesn't exist in English.
Exercise 2
"Dutch" people come from: -->
"Dutch" people come from: --> The Netherlands
The Netherlands: This is the correct answer. "Dutch" people come from The Netherlands, also (slightly incorrectly) known as "Holland". "Dutch" is used as a noun to describe the whole population. Example: "The Dutch are famous for their windmills, tulips and coffee houses!". It is also an adjective. Example:"Dutch city centres are very quaint and pretty, except the red light districts...". An individual Dutch person is a "Dutchman"!
Germany: This is not the right answer. "Dutch" people are not from Germany. "Germans" are from Germany! In German, the term "Deutschland" means "Germany", but this is a false friend!
Belgium: This is not the right answer. "Dutch" people are not from Belgium. "Belgians" are from Belgium!
Somalia: This is not the right answer. "Dutch" people are not from Somalia. "Somalians" are from Somalia!
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