How to use Burkinabé
Use Burkinabé as the adjective and Burkinabé person for one person. In a sentence, choose the form that matches whether you are describing a person, a group or something connected with Burkina Faso.
Forms in English
English demonyms usually do not change for masculine and feminine forms. The important distinction is often between adjective, singular noun and plural noun.
| Main demonym | Burkinabé |
|---|---|
| Adjective | Burkinabé |
| One person | Burkinabé person |
| Plural | Burkinabé people |
Precision note
Burkinabé is widely used in English; the unaccented spelling Burkinabe also appears.
Another useful form is Burkinabe.
Examples in English
- “A Burkinabé writer was included in the programme.”
- “Several Burkinabé people took part in the discussion.”
- “The article described a Burkinabé cultural event in a neutral way.”
Common questions about Burkina Faso
What is the demonym for Burkina Faso?
The English demonym for Burkina Faso is Burkinabé.
What do you call one person from Burkina Faso?
One person from Burkina Faso can be called Burkinabé person.
What is the plural form?
The plural form used here is Burkinabé people.