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Dalmatien or dalmatian?

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Correct spelling: dalmatian. Misspelling: dalmatien.

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Named after Dalmatia in Croatia, so it ends in -tian, not -tion.

Why people write “dalmatien”

The misspelling “dalmatien” is only one letter off: it writes E where dalmatian has A.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make dalmatian automatic.

What does “dalmatian” mean?

dalmatian noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia
  2. a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia

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dalmatian adjective

  1. of or relating to Dalmatia or its inhabitants

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Dalmatian” in a sentence

  • A dalmatian ran beside the fire engine.

Is “dalmatian” a playable word?

d 2a 1l 1m 3a 1t 1i 1a 1n 1

12 points in Scrabble · 15 in Words With Friends

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Dalmatian: quick answers

Is it dalmatien or dalmatian?
The correct spelling is dalmatian. “dalmatien” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell dalmatian?
Named after Dalmatia in Croatia, so it ends in -tian, not -tion.
What does dalmatian mean?
Dalmatian means: a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia.