Burmese

/bɜːrˈmiːz/ adjective/noun

Definition

Relating to Burma (Myanmar), its people, or their language; a person from Burma or the official language of Myanmar.

Etymology

From Burma, the former name of Myanmar, which comes from Burmese Bamar, the name of the dominant ethnic group. The '-ese' suffix follows the pattern of other nationality adjectives in English.

Kelly Says

The Burmese language is fascinating because it's written in a script with no spaces between words - readers must rely on context to determine word boundaries. The language also has a complex system of honorifics that reflects Myanmar's deeply hierarchical social structure.

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