Identify as Meaning in English
expression
aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
eye-DEN-tuh-fy AZ
aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/ /ˈæs
eye-DEN-tif-eye AS
Definition
To say or feel that you are part of a particular group, or that you have a certain identity, often related to gender, nationality, or beliefs.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with social identities: 'identify as male/female/non-binary', 'identify as American', etc. Usually followed by 'as' + noun or adjective. Sensitive in discussions of gender and culture. Not the same as 'identify with,' which means 'to feel a connection to'.
Spanish: identificarse comoPortuguese (BR): identificar-se comoPortuguese (PT): identificar-se comoChinese (Simplified): 自认为是 - 认同为Chinese (Traditional): 自認為是 - 認同為Hindi: के रूप में पहचाननाArabic: يعرّف نفسه كـBengali: নিজেকে বলে - নিজেকে মনে করে - নিজের পরিচয় দেয়Russian: считать себя - идентифицировать себя какJapanese: 〜と自認する - 〜と名乗るVietnamese: xem mình là - tự nhận làKorean: ~라고 여기다 - ~로 자신을 규정하다Turkish: olarak tanımlamak - olarak kendini görmekUrdu: اپنے آپ کو قرار دینا - اپنے آپ کو سمجھناIndonesian: mengidentifikasi sebagai - mengaku sebagai
Example Sentences
She identifies as a teacher.
basic
Many people identify as non-binary.
basic
He identifies as Mexican.
basic
I identify as a lifelong learner—always curious about new things.
natural
Do you identify as part of any community?
natural
They identify as both artists and activists.
natural