Ami
See also: Appendix:Variations of "ami"
French edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Ami f (plural Ami)
German edit
Etymology edit
Clipping of Amerikaner + -i. Appears to have entered the German language during the Second World War and the following occupation era, hence probably first used in reference to American soldiers.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Ami m (strong, genitive Amis, plural Amis or (dated) Ami)
- (informal) American (native or inhabitant of the USA)
- Synonyms: Amerikaner, (formal) US-Amerikaner, US-Bürger
- (in more formal or political contexts mildly derogatory) Yank, Yankee
- Synonym: Yankee
Declension edit
Declension of Ami [masculine, strong]