Syrian Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɪɹiən

SI-ree-uhn

UK

ˈsɪriən

SI-ree-uhn

Definition

Relating to Syria, its people, or culture; also used to describe someone from Syria.

Usage & Nuances

'Syrian' can be both a noun (a person from Syria) and an adjective (relating to Syria). Capitalize it. Used formally and neutrally. Don't confuse with the name of the language (Arabic).

• Spanish: sirio - siria
• Portuguese (BR): sírio - síria
• Portuguese (PT): sírio - síria
• Chinese (Simplified): 叙利亚人
• Chinese (Traditional): 敘利亞人
• Hindi: सीरियाई
• Arabic: سوري
• Bengali: সিরিয়ান - সিরিয়ার (ব্যক্তি বা বিশেষণ)
• Russian: сирийский - сириец - сирийка
• Japanese: シリア人 - シリアの
• Vietnamese: người Syria - thuộc về Syria
• Korean: 시리아인 - 시리아의
• Turkish: Suriyeli - Suriye'ye ait
• Urdu: شامی - شام کا (شخص یا توصیفی)
• Indonesian: Suriah - orang Suriah

Example Sentences

My friend is Syrian.

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She cooks delicious Syrian food.

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The Syrian flag is red, white, black, and green.

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I met a group of Syrian students at the university.

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The festival celebrates Syrian art and tradition.

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Many Syrian families came here for a better future.

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