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Tajikistani

Tajikistani

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From Tajikistan or connected to its people and culture
  • adjective
  • /tɑːdʒɪkɪˈstɑːni/
: tajikistano
  • The restaurant specializes in Tajikistani cuisine, featuring dishes made with fresh herbs and spices common in the region.

Examples

  • Within eight days after the launch, people from across the United States donated enough money to purchase uniforms for 26 young Tajikistani volleyball players.

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  • During the conference, several Tajikistani artists displayed their work, highlighting their unique culture.

  • The festival showcased traditional Tajikistani music and dance from various regions of the country.

Surface Forms

Tajikistani positive

Morphology

Tajikistani = Tajikistan (transparent) = Tajikistan + i

The suffix '-i' is a common way to form adjectives relating to a place or country.

Etymology

The word Tajikistani comes from the country name Tajikistan, which combines Tajik (the people) and -stan meaning 'land', like in Pakistan or Afghanistan. The ending -i shows 'from' or 'relating to', so Tajikistani means 'relating to Tajikistan'.