How to refer to this country?

[Qurtail]

Hello


In English you say: British , American , Saudi Arabian.

But , How to refer to: United Arab Emirates ?

Thanks a lot.

[Anglika]

There is no adjective from UAR. You either refer to Arab or use UAR. If you are talking about the people, then residents/natives/inhabitants of the UAR.

[saleemabu]

Dear,


We can call URE people Emirati

[Qurtail]

Anglika
saleemabu

Thanks a lot for your reply.

But Saleemabu, don't you think that ( Emirati ) is an Arabic expression ?

I want what the English people exactly say .

thanks again.

[Tdol]

The word exists in English but is not widely used. I think most people would either say 'from the UAE' or give the name of the Emirate.

[saleemabu]

dear,


Is there a difinate grammatical rule for nationalities to be taught and
followed when we call people? . I think there are some nationalities
ends with " ian' - "se" - " i' some with 'ish" and other have different
word than the name of the country.
With kind regards

[Anglika]

No rule - you just have to learn each one.

[Qurtail]

I realy appreciate your replies and help.