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Italian

newyorkese

/njujorˈkeze/noun / adjectiveB2 / C1
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Meaning · noun

New Yorker

  • a native or inhabitant of New York

In a sentence

I newyorkesi amano passeggiare a Central Park nel fine settimana.

New Yorkers love walking in Central Park on the weekend.

Lei è una newyorkese che si è trasferita a Milano.

She is a New Yorker who moved to Milan.

Conosci qualche newyorkese che vive qui in Italia?

Do you know any New Yorkers living here in Italy?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
newyorkesesingular
newyorkesiplural

Usage notes

  • Invariable in the singular across genders: 'il newyorkese', 'la newyorkese'.
  • Also functions as an adjective meaning 'New York' or 'of New York'.

Meaning · adjective

New York; New Yorker

  • of or relating to New York City or New York State
  • (as a noun, m/f) a native or resident of New York; a New Yorker

In a sentence

Adoro l'atmosfera dei tipici caffè newyorkesi.

I love the atmosphere of typical New York cafés.

La scrittrice newyorkese ha presentato il suo nuovo romanzo.

The New York writer presented her new novel.

Non tutti i newyorkesi amano la vita frenetica di Manhattan.

Not all New Yorkers like the hectic life of Manhattan.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
newyorkesemasculine · singular
newyorkesefeminine · singular
newyorkesimasculine · plural
newyorkesifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable in the singular for masculine and feminine: 'un film newyorkese', 'la vita newyorkese'.
  • Plural is 'newyorkesi' for both genders.
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