Американец
Pronunciation
ah-meh-ree-KAH-nyets
Translation
amerikanets — American (male)
Context & Examples
Мой сосед — американец, он приехал работать в Москву.
My neighbor is an American, he came to work in Moscow.
Типичный американец любит бейсбол и гамбургеры.
A typical American loves baseball and hamburgers.
Cultural Note 🇷🇺
The word specifically refers to a male citizen of the United States. For a female, use 'американка' (amerikanka). In Russian, the term often carries cultural stereotypes, both positive (entrepreneurial, optimistic) and negative (naive, loud), depending on context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Американец" mean in Russian?
"Американец" translates to "amerikanets — American (male)" in English. It is pronounced as "ah-meh-ree-KAH-nyets".
How do you pronounce "Американец"?
The pronunciation of "Американец" is: ah-meh-ree-KAH-nyets
How to use "Американец" in a sentence?
Example: "Мой сосед — американец, он приехал работать в Москву." which translates to "My neighbor is an American, he came to work in Moscow.". Another example: "Типичный американец любит бейсбол и гамбургеры." — "A typical American loves baseball and hamburgers.".
What is the cultural significance of "Американец" in Russia?
The word specifically refers to a male citizen of the United States. For a female, use 'американка' (amerikanka). In Russian, the term often carries cultural stereotypes, both positive (entrepreneurial, optimistic) and negative (naive, loud), depending on context.