saudi
saudi — adjective
1. describes a person, thing, or custom that comes from or is connected with the co
describes a person, thing, or custom that comes from or is connected with the country of Saudi Arabia, its land, or its people.
Ryo bought a traditional Saudi coffee pot at the market in Riyadh.
Saudi + noun: something from Saudi Arabia
The Saudi flag has a green background and white Arabic writing on it.
Élise works for a Saudi company that exports medical supplies to Asia.
Saudi culture values hospitality very highly, especially toward travellers.
The Saudi desert covers most of the Arabian Peninsula.
- Saudi Arabian
the longer, more formal form of the same adjective; used more often in official or written contexts.
文法句型
Saudi + noun
用法筆記
Always written with a capital S. 'Saudi' is used before a noun (e.g. Saudi government, Saudi oil). The longer form 'Saudi Arabian' is also correct but less common in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
saudi — noun
1. a person who was born in, is a citizen of, or has family roots in the country of
a person who was born in, is a citizen of, or has family roots in the country of Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi at the counter ordered a cup of mint tea.
a Saudi: one person from Saudi Arabia
Many Saudis study engineering abroad before returning home to work.
plural: Saudis
Anjali met a Saudi who showed her how to cook kabsa.
Ignacio's neighbour is a Saudi from the city of Mecca.
The two Saudis discussed their plans for a new business together.
文法句型
a Saudi
the Saudis
用法筆記
This noun is countable: one Saudi, two Saudis. The plural is always Saudis (never 'Saudi' alone as a plural noun). In informal contexts, 'a Saudi' is preferred over 'a Saudi Arabian person.'