Burmese
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5.2
- adjective
- /ˈbɜrˌmiːz/
:
birmano
- So when I was in the orphanage, I was friends with a little Burmese girl.
- Burmese government
- Burmese refugees
- Burmese language
I was studying Burmese Buddhism and Zen Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism.
- I was studying Burmese Buddhism and Zen Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism.
- So in the Burmese retreats, there's one big room and everybody practices together and you all sit down one side of the temple and under little mosquito Nets.
Examples
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Sanctions have narrowed the opportunity for Burmese citizens to expand their economic, social, and cultural contacts with the United States.
Academic text (2001) -
International organizations estimate that at least one million Burmese citizens may be HIV-infected.
Academic text (2001) -
And these now became important elements in in Burmese court dress as well.
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All the benefits and interests will be for the Burmese authorities and their community.
Blog text (5) -
And in July, they sponsored talks between the U.S. government and the Burmese government in Beijing.
Academic text (2008) -
American companies will do business and cooperate with Burmese tycoons, authorities, and high officials.
Blog text (5) -
India's meteorological services had warned the Burmese authorities of the cyclone at least 48 hours in advance.
Academic text (2018) -
The central government's policy, known as the Burmese Way to Socialism, also created a stringent censorship regime.
Academic text (2016) -
The food at this restaurant is authentic and showcases the rich flavors of Burmese cuisine.
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While studying abroad, I gained a deep appreciation for the traditions of the Burmese people.
Compounds
- Indian
A hard reddish wood from a tree in India and Myanmar used for fine furniture
- Specialized
A group of related languages spoken in northern Myanmar and Yunnan, China
- Specialized
A group of related languages spoken in northern Myanmar and Yunnan in China
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Burmese is formed from Burma and the ending -ese, an ending that means 'of' or 'from' as in Chinese. So Burmese describes anything belonging to or coming from Burma, such as its people, food, or culture, and the country is now often called Myanmar.