Annamese

English

Etymology

From Annam +‎ -ese.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌæn.əˈmiz/

Proper noun

Annamese

1. (obsolete, uncountable) A former name of the Vietnamese language.
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Synonyms

• Annamite

Translations

language — see Annamite

Noun

Annamese (plural Annamese)

1. (countable) A native or inhabitant of Annam (or Vietnam).

Usage notes

• As with other terms for people formed with -ese, the countable singular noun in reference to a person (as in "I am an Annamese", "writing about Annamese cuisine as an Annamese") is uncommon and often taken as incorrect. In its place, the adjective is used, by itself (as in "I am Annamese") or before a noun like person, man, or woman ("writing about Annamese cuisine as an Annamese person"). See also -ish, which is similarly only used primarily as an adjective or as a plural noun.

Synonyms

• Annamite

Translations

person

• Finnish: annamilainen (of Annam); vietnamilainen (fi) (of Vietnam)
• French: Annamite (fr)
• German: Annamese m, Annamit (de) m
• Swedish: annamit

Adjective

Annamese (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to Annam.

Synonyms

• Annamite

Translations

of or pertaining to Annam

• Finnish: annamilainen
• Russian: анна́мский (ru) (annámskij)