canadian
word
/kəˈneɪdiən/
kuh-NAY-dee-uhn
/kəˈneɪdiən/
kuh-NAY-dee-uhn
Definition
Relating to Canada or its people. It can be used as an adjective for something from Canada, or as a noun for a person from Canada.
Usage & Nuances
'Canadian' is both a noun and an adjective, always capitalized. As a noun, it means a person from Canada. As an adjective, use it before a noun ('Canadian winter', 'Canadian citizen'). Do not use the -s form for plurals as an adjective ('Canadian people', not 'Canadians people').
Spanish: canadiensePortuguese (BR): canadensePortuguese (PT): canadiano - canadenseChinese (Simplified): 加拿大的 - 加拿大人Chinese (Traditional): 加拿大的 - 加拿大人Hindi: कनाडाईArabic: كنديBengali: কানাডীয়Russian: канадский - канадец - канадкаJapanese: カナダの - カナダ人Vietnamese: Canada - người CanadaKorean: 캐나다의 - 캐나다인Turkish: KanadalıUrdu: کینیڈینIndonesian: Kanada - orang Kanada
Example Sentences
Maple syrup is a Canadian specialty.
basic
My best friend is Canadian, and she speaks both English and French.
natural
Have you ever tried Canadian bacon? It tastes different from regular bacon.
natural
A lot of Canadians love ice hockey, especially in winter.
natural
She is Canadian.
basic
I like Canadian music.
basic