Americans

PreciousJonesWHich one is correct?

Both. It depends whether you're thinking of "American" as a noun or as an adjective. Nationalities and religions often work with both forms.

Singular Plural

Noun an American Americans

an Italian Italians

Hi,

Yes, we are American. adjective

Or

Yes, we are Americans. plural noun

WHich one is correct? Both

Shouldn't it be the plural form?

Clive

What about "the Americans"? I ask this because I saw some word that is people from some nation.
Here's some lines from that text.

Frisbees are usually associated with carefree play, but to the Basque farmers in the Pyrenees Mountains north of Spain, similar whirling disks called Zimbelas are practical tools. The Basques use the disks to capture flocks of migrating pige

moon7296Can it be "The Basque" just like "the poor" and "the rich"?

No. It's not just like 'the poor' and 'the rich'.

'the poor' ~ poor people
'the rich' ~ rich people

But not 'the Basque' ~ 'Basque people'.

Instead, it's 'the Basques' ~ 'the Basque people'.

CJ

moon7296Can it be "The Basque" just like "the poor" and "the rich"?

You have been given an answer to that question. However, some similar adjectives can be used in the way you describe. This is usually possible if the people live in the British Isles:

the British = British people
the Irish
the Scottish
the Welch

Welsh.

CJ

CalifJimWelsh. CJ

Yes, of course. I've been reading a book written by the rhythm guitarist of my favorite group The Shadows. His name is Bruce Welch. I've heard many Brits mispronounce it. He pronounces it without a t sound, just like Welsh is pronounced. This guy is beginning to influence my spelling.

Cool BreezeMaybe I should put the book aside and read something else.

I doubt the situation is that serious! In your place I'd finish the book.