belgian

Everyday

1. Belgian means from or connected with Belgium, a small country in western Europe. tree →
2. (noun) A Belgian is a person from Belgium. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons, Belgium's capital is Brussels, and people there speak Dutch (Flemish), French or German. In food lessons, Belgian chocolate, waffles and chips are famous. In history, Belgium was a battleground in the World Wars. Phrases: «Belgian waffles», «Belgian chocolate», «the Belgian coast».

Examples

• We bought a box of Belgian chocolates. tree →
• Belgian waffles are crispy with deep squares. tree →
• My penfriend is Belgian and speaks French and Dutch. tree →
• Tintin was created by a Belgian artist. tree →
• The Belgian team played well in the match. tree →
• Brussels, the Belgian capital, hosts many European offices. tree →
• Suddenly a voice cried: "Run!" and there was Tom, and he had brought the Zoological guinea pig and a pair of Belgian hares with him. tree →

Note

Always capital B. Pronounced «BEL-jun». There is no «Belgian language»; Belgians speak Dutch, French or German.