Iraqi Meaning in English

word

US

ˌaɪˈɹæki/, /ˌiˈɹæki/, /ˌɪˈɹæki

eye-RAK-ee

UK

ɪˈrɑːki

ih-RAH-kee

Definition

A person from Iraq or related to Iraq. Used as both a noun (a person) and as an adjective (from Iraq).

Usage & Nuances

Used for people (noun: 'an Iraqi') or things (adjective: 'Iraqi food', 'Iraqi culture'). Always capitalized. Not used for the language (which is 'Arabic' or 'Kurdish').

• Spanish: iraquí
• Portuguese (BR): iraquiano - iraquiana
• Portuguese (PT): iraquiano - iraquiana
• Chinese (Simplified): 伊拉克的 - 伊拉克人
• Chinese (Traditional): 伊拉克的 - 伊拉克人
• Hindi: ईराकी
• Arabic: عراقي
• Bengali: ইরাকি
• Russian: иракский - иракец
• Japanese: イラク人 - イラクの
• Vietnamese: người Iraq - thuộc về Iraq
• Korean: 이라크인 - 이라크의
• Turkish: Iraklı
• Urdu: عراقی
• Indonesian: orang Irak - Irak

Example Sentences

She is an Iraqi doctor.

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We tried some Iraqi food at the festival.

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My neighbor is an Iraqi.

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His accent is very clear—definitely an Iraqi accent.

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Growing up, I learned a lot about Iraqi culture from my parents.

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There are many Iraqi students at this university now.

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