🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Italiener

Pronunciation / Transliteration: italiener

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Italian/ɪˈtæliən/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Italiener ist bekannt für seine Gastfreundschaft."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A native or inhabitant of Italy.

    "The Italian cuisine is famous for its rich flavors and fresh ingredients."
  2. 2

    The Romance language spoken in Italy.

    "She is learning Italian to communicate better during her travels in Italy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Italian' originates from the Latin word 'Italianus', which referred to the people of Italy. The word evolved through the Middle Ages as the Italian peninsula became more unified, reflecting cultural and linguistic developments.

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