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Comment by emmelaich

10 hours ago

You can say "they are the doctors" -- but yeah it's a slightly different meaning.

BTW in German, it's a fun distinction. The old "ich bin (ein) Berliner". (or hamburger or frankfurter...)

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emmelaich

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normie3000  5 hours ago

Works in English too:

* I am Danish.

* I am a Danish.

Or

* I am dancer.

* I am a dancer.

  • sajithdilshan  1 hour ago

    “I am dancer” is acceptable if you’re a five year old. However “I’m Danish” is correct English

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