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canadese

/ka.naˈde.ze/adjective / nounA2 / B1
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Meaning · adjective

Canadian

  • of or relating to Canada, its people, or its culture

In a sentence

Paul è un ragazzo canadese molto gentile.

Paul is a very kind Canadian guy.

Conosci qualche scrittore canadese contemporaneo?

Do you know any contemporary Canadian writers?

Le città canadesi sono famose per la loro qualità della vita.

Canadian cities are famous for their quality of life.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
canadesemasculine · singular
canadesefeminine · singular
canadesimasculine · plural
canadesifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Two-ending adjective: -e in the singular (m/f), -i in the plural (m/f).
  • Not capitalized in Italian when used as an adjective or common noun.

Meaning · noun

Canadian

  • A native or citizen of Canada

In a sentence

Ho conosciuto una simpatica canadese durante il viaggio a Roma.

I met a nice Canadian woman during the trip to Rome.

Molti canadesi parlano fluentemente sia inglese sia francese.

Many Canadians speak both English and French fluently.

Quel canadese studia architettura all'università.

That Canadian studies architecture at the university.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
canadesesingular
canadesiplural

Usage notes

  • Invariable ending in singular (-e): 'il canadese' (m), 'la canadese' (f). Plural is 'i/le canadesi'.
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