Burmese

/bɜːrˈmiːz/
noun

A person from Burma (Myanmar).

My friend is a Burmese, he came from Yangon.
Visual representation of "burmese" - A person from Burma (Myanmar).

Often appears as...

  • burmese people
  • burmese citizen
adjective

Related to Burma (Myanmar) or its people, language or culture.

He is studying the Burmese language at university.
Visual representation of "burmese" - Related to Burma (Myanmar) or its people, language or culture.

Often appears as...

  • burmese language
  • burmese food
noun

The official language of Burma (Myanmar).

She is fluent in English and Burmese.
Visual representation of "burmese" - The official language of Burma (Myanmar).

Often appears as...

  • speak burmese
  • learn burmese

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Academic

noun

A type of cat breed, known for their glossy dark coat and yellow or gold eyes.

My neighbor has a Burmese cat.
Visual representation of "burmese" - A type of cat breed, known for their glossy dark coat and yellow or gold eyes.

Often appears as...

  • burmese cat
  • burmese kitten
noun

A person from Burma (Myanmar).

My friend is a Burmese, he came from Yangon.
Visual representation of "burmese" - A person from Burma (Myanmar).

Often appears as...

  • burmese people
  • burmese citizen
adjective

Related to Burma (Myanmar) or its people, language or culture.

He is studying the Burmese language at university.
Visual representation of "burmese" - Related to Burma (Myanmar) or its people, language or culture.

Often appears as...

  • burmese language
  • burmese food
noun

The official language of Burma (Myanmar).

She is fluent in English and Burmese.
Visual representation of "burmese" - The official language of Burma (Myanmar).

Often appears as...

  • speak burmese
  • learn burmese

Usage tips

Academic

noun

A type of cat breed, known for their glossy dark coat and yellow or gold eyes.

My neighbor has a Burmese cat.
Visual representation of "burmese" - A type of cat breed, known for their glossy dark coat and yellow or gold eyes.

Often appears as...

  • burmese cat
  • burmese kitten
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National Identity

Use 'Burmese' to refer to someone from Myanmar, respecting their national identity.

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She introduced her fiancé as Burmese.
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Singular and Plural

'Burmese' can be both singular and plural. Context determines the number of people.

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The Burmese are celebrating their New Year.
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Video examples

Why Do These Women...

shoulders ba-bang is astonished at how light she feels she only speaks the burmese dialect so maha helps her express her feelings well we never get to see what

Video examples

Why Do These Women...

shoulders ba-bang is astonished at how light she feels she only speaks the burmese dialect so maha helps her express her feelings well we never get to see what

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Quote examples

Aung San Suu Kyi

Burmese Activist

Burmese authors and artists can play the role that artists everywhere play. They help to mold the outlook of a society - not the whole outlook, and they are not the only ones to mold the outlook of society, but they have an important role to play there.
Portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi

Quote examples

Aung San Suu Kyi

Burmese Activist

Burmese authors and artists can play the role that artists everywhere play. They help to mold the outlook of a society - not the whole outlook, and they are not the only ones to mold the outlook of society, but they have an important role to play there.
Portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi
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