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Tibetan

Pronunciation: [tɪˈbɛtən]

Word

Learn how to use Tibetan in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “cultural identity”

(adjective) relating to the people, language, or culture of Tibet. If something is Tibetan, it is connected to the way of life or traditions in Tibet.

Example

She loves Tibetan art and often decorates her room with paintings from that culture.

Example

The dishes served at the restaurant were not Tibetan; they were Italian instead.

Example

What are some famous Tibetan festivals celebrated every year?

Context: “cultural identity”

(noun) a person from Tibet or a person whose ancestors are from Tibet. If someone is a Tibetan, they are part of the group of people who come from that area.

Example

The Tibetan shared stories about their homeland and its unique traditions.

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He is not a Tibetan; he was born in another country.

Example

How many Tibetans live in the area you visited?

Context: “language”

(noun) the language spoken by the people of Tibet. Tibetan is a rich language with its own writing system and is used in both everyday conversations and Buddhist scriptures.

Example

She is learning Tibetan because she wants to communicate better with her friends from Tibet.

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He does not speak Tibetan, so he struggles to understand the conversations in that language.

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What are some basic phrases in Tibetan that we can learn?

How to pronounce Tibetan

Pronunciation: [tɪˈbɛtən]

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