Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A man who comes from Italy or has Italian citizenship.
Natural examples
Der Italiener neben mir empfahl ein kleines Café.
The Italian man next to me recommended a small café.
Ein Italiener gewann den Kochwettbewerb.
An Italian man won the cooking contest.
Viele Italiener leben und arbeiten im Ausland.
Many Italians live and work abroad.
Usage note
Italiener refers to a man; the feminine form is Italienerin. Use Italienerinnen und Italiener for mixed groups.
Mini-lesson: Italiener
A man who comes from Italy or has Italian citizenship. Italiener refers to a man; the feminine form is Italienerin. Use Italienerinnen und Italiener for mixed groups.
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