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johannes1234321
8 days ago
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English: A vs. An
In "I'm Danish" it's an adjective. With "I'm a Danish" it's a noun, stating you are a pastry.
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sajithdilshan
7 days ago
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You can say “I’m Danish” or “I’m British”. If you want to use an article and convey the same meaning then it would be “I’m a Dane” or I’m a Brit”
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Izkata
7 days ago
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I think you missed the joke:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danish_pastry
> A Danish pastry (sometimes shortened to Danish)
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bluebarbet
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But only in US English!
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