Lingo

Countries and Nationalities

28 Words

14m

Australia
1.
aust
ral
ia
Noun

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Australia is famous for its beautiful beaches, such as Bondi Beach in Sydney.

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Australian
2.
aust
ral
ian
Adjective

belonging or relating to Australia or its people

Australian literature includes famous authors like Tim Winton.

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Switzerland
3.
swit
zer
land
Noun

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Geneva, located in Switzerland, is home to many international organizations.

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Swiss
4.
Swiss
Adjective

belonging or relating to Switzerland, or its people

Many tourists love the tranquil beauty of Swiss lakes.

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Austria
5.
aust
ria
Noun

a country in the southern part of Central Europe

Austria is a country in Central Europe that's known for its rich cultural history.

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Austrian
6.
aust
rian
Adjective

belonging or relating to Austria, or its people

Austrian cuisine includes dishes like Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte.

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Netherlands
7.
ne
ther
lands
Noun

a country in the North Western Europe, informally known as Holland

Cycling is a popular mode of transport in the Netherlands.

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Dutch
8.
Dutch
Adjective

belonging or relating to the Netherlands, its people, and language

Dutch architecture is unique and striking.

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Norway
9.
nor
way
Noun

a country in Northern Europe and Western Scandinavia

Fishing is a popular activity in Norway due to its long coastline.

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Norwegian
10.
nor
we
gian
Noun

one of the Norway's official languages

Norwegian is taught in schools across Norway.

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Sweden
11.
swe
den
Noun

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

I visited Sweden last summer and loved it.

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Swedish
12.
swe
dish
Adjective

belonging or relating to Sweden, its people, and language

ABBA is a famous Swedish pop band.

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Poland
13.
po
land
Noun

a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea

I didn't know that Poland joined the European Union in 2004.

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polish
14.
po
lish
Verb

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

The jeweler polished the silver necklace to a high shine.

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Egypt
15.
e
gypt
Noun

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Alexandria, a city in Egypt, is known for its ancient library.

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Egyptian
16.
e
gyp
tian
Adjective

belonging or relating to Egypt, or its people

He is studying Egyptian hieroglyphs for his history project.

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turkey
17.
tur
key
Noun

a large bird that has a bald head and is often kept for its meat, especially in the US

The turkey strutted proudly around the farmyard, puffing out its feathers to impress the hens.

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Turkish
18.
tur
kish
Adjective

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey

He watched a Turkish film without subtitles to improve his language skills.

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Greece
19.
Greece
Noun

a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

Greece is famous for its historical sites and beautiful islands.

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Greek
20.
Greek
Adjective

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

Greek cuisine is well-known for its fresh and flavorful dishes.

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Vietnam
21.
viet
nam
Noun

a country in South East Asia

I bought a handcrafted silk scarf when I visited Vietnam.

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Vietnamese
22.
viet
na
mese
Noun

the language spoken in Vietnam

My brother has a Vietnamese pen pal to practice the language.

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Saudi Arabia
Noun

a country in western Asia

Dates and camel milk are traditional foods in Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi
24.
sau
di
Adjective

relating to Saudi Arabia or its people

He is a fluent speaker of the Saudi dialect of Arabic.

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Afghanistan
25.
af
gha
ni
stan
Noun

a country in Central Asia between Iran and Pakistan

He is working on a development project in Afghanistan.

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26.
af
ghan
Noun

someone who is a native or citizen of Afghanistan

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Israel
27.
is
rael
Noun

a country in Western Asia on the Mediterranean Sea

My brother lives in Tel Aviv, a vibrant city in Israel.

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Israeli
28.
is
rae
li
Noun

a native or inhabitant of Israel

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