Translation guide
How to refer to the Catalan language, people, and things from Catalonia in Japanese.
To refer to the Catalan language.
Standard term for the Catalan language. Uses the region name カタルーニャ (Catalonia) plus 語 (language).
I'm studying Catalan.
Catalan is one of the official languages of Spain.
Alternative term using カタロニア (Catalonia). Less common than カタルーニャ語 but understood.
I'm reading a Catalan newspaper.
To refer to a person or people from Catalonia.
To describe something as Catalan or from Catalonia.
Use カタルーニャの (of Catalonia) before a noun to mean 'Catalan'. This is the most natural way to form the adjective.
Catalan cuisine is delicious.
I participated in a traditional Catalan festival.
Alternative using カタロニア. Same meaning, slightly less common.
I tried Catalan wine.
カタルーニャ is the more common Japanese rendering of 'Catalonia', derived from the local name. カタロニア comes from Spanish/English and is less frequent but still understood. Stick with カタルーニャ for most situations.