ラオスの
解説 Definition
東南アジアのラオス国の人々、言語、または文化に関すること。
Relating to Laos or its people, language, or culture. The word can also function as a noun for a person from Laos or for the Lao language, although Lao is often preferred in these senses.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
Laos に「〜の人・もの」を表す -ian が付いた形と捉える。Laotian culture、Laotian cuisine のように国に関する形容詞として使い、言語名では Laotian のほか Lao も一般的。国名 Laos と民族・言語名 Lao を区別して覚える。
Connect Laotian directly with Laos and the familiar ending -ian, as in Canadian or Italian. This makes the core meaning “connected with Laos.” Remember it through common combinations such as Laotian culture, Laotian cuisine, and a Laotian community. Lao is also widely used for the principal ethnic group and language, so do not assume that Laotian is the only possible term. Keeping Laos for the country and Lao for the language or people will help you interpret both forms accurately.
例文
She studied Laotian culture during her year abroad in Southeast Asia.
彼女は東南アジアでの留学中にラオスの文化を学んだ。
The restaurant serves authentic Laotian cuisine, including sticky rice and larb.
そのレストランはもち米やラープなど、本格的なラオス料理を提供している。
He learned to speak Laotian fluently after living in Vientiane for five years.
彼はビエンチャンに5年間住んだ後、ラオス語を流暢に話せるようになった。
laotian の類義語・関連語
laotian の語源・成り立ち Etymology
国名 Laos に接尾辞 -ian（～の人・言語）を付けた形。Laos はラーオ族の名に由来し、フランス植民地時代にフランス語式の複数形 -s が加わった。関連語に Lao（ラオ語・ラオ族）があり、言語・民族・国の形容詞として使われる。
Laotian was formed from Laos with the English suffix -ian, which commonly creates words for national or cultural affiliation. The country name Laos comes through French usage from the name of the Lao people; the final s reflects the French plural spelling. Lao remains the usual name of the principal ethnic group and its language, while Laotian developed as a broader English adjective and nationality term associated with the country.
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