egyptian
word
i-JIP-shuhn
i-JIP-shuhn
Definition
Relating to Egypt, its people, or its culture; can refer to someone from Egypt or something associated with Egypt.
Usage & Nuances
Can be used as both an adjective ('Egyptian food') and a noun ('an Egyptian'). The adjective is not capitalized in some languages but always capitalized in English. Common collocations: 'Egyptian pyramid,' 'Egyptian history.' Distinguish from 'Ancient Egyptian' when referring to the ancient civilization.
Spanish: egipcio - egipciaPortuguese (BR): egípcio - egípciaPortuguese (PT): egípcio - egípciaChinese (Simplified): 埃及的 - 埃及人Chinese (Traditional): 埃及的 - 埃及人Hindi: मिस्रीArabic: مصريBengali: মিশরীয়Russian: египетский - египтянин - египтянкаJapanese: エジプトの - エジプト人Vietnamese: Ai Cập - người Ai CậpKorean: 이집트의 - 이집트인Turkish: Mısır'a ait - MısırlıUrdu: مصریIndonesian: Mesir - orang Mesir
Example Sentences
He is an Egyptian living in London.
basic
The Egyptian flag is red, white, and black.
basic
My friend studies Egyptian history at university.
basic
A lot of people visit Egypt to see the Egyptian pyramids.
natural
She's proud of her Egyptian heritage.
natural
Do you like Egyptian food? It's full of flavor!
natural