Ami
See also: Appendix:Variations of "ami"
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.mi/
- Homophones: ami, amie, amies, amis
Noun
Ami f (plural Ami)
- (historical) Citroën Ami
German
Etymology
Amerikaner + -i. Entered the German language during the Second World War and the occupation era afterward as a slang word for American soldiers. Usage was later extended to mean US citizens in general.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈami/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: Ami
Noun
Ami m (strong, genitive Amis, plural Amis)
- (informal, mildly derogatory) Yank, Yankee, American (native or inhabitant of the USA)
Declension
Declension of Ami [masculine, strong]
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Ami | die | Amis |
| genitive | eines | des | Amis | der | Amis |
| dative | einem | dem | Ami | den | Amis |
| accusative | einen | den | Ami | die | Amis |
Derived terms
- Amiland