General Rules
* Most nationalities: Simply add "-s" to the singular form.
* Examples:
* French (singular) - Frenchs (plural)
* Italian (singular) - Italians (plural)
* Mexican (singular) - Mexicans (plural)
* Exceptions:
* -ese: Adjectives ending in "-ese" stay the same in the plural.
* Examples:
* Japanese (singular) - Japanese (plural)
* Chinese (singular) - Chinese (plural)
* -ch: Adjectives ending in "-ch" stay the same in the plural.
* Examples:
* Czech (singular) - Czech (plural)
* Dutch (singular) - Dutch (plural)
* -sh: Adjectives ending in "-sh" stay the same in the plural.
* Examples:
* English (singular) - English (plural)
* Irish (singular) - Irish (plural)
Important Considerations
* Nouns vs. Adjectives: Remember that nationality words can be both adjectives and nouns. The plural form will depend on the function in the sentence.
* Adjectives: Used to describe something. Follow the rules above.
* Nouns: Refer to people from a specific country. They usually follow standard plural noun rules (add "-s" or "-es").
* Example: "The French (adjective) people are known for their cuisine." vs. "The French (noun) love cheese."
* Context: The plural form can sometimes be used in a more general way, even when referring to a single person.
* Example: "The Dutch (adjective) are famous for their tulips," even though you might be referring to only one Dutch person.
Example Sentences:
* "The French (adjective) chefs are highly skilled."
* "The Japanese (adjective) culture is fascinating."
* "We met some friendly Mexicans (noun) on our trip."
* "There were many English (adjective) tourists at the museum."
* "I love the Czech (adjective) beer."
Let me know if you have any other nationality words you'd like help with!