griechisch
Greek
Etwas, das aus Griechenland kommt oder zu der Kultur, Sprache oder Tradition dieses Landes gehört.
Definition & meaning
griechisch means Greek: relating to Greece, its people, culture, or language.
- griechisches Essen means “Greek food.”
- griechische Geschichte means “Greek history.”
- Sie spricht Griechisch. means “She speaks Greek.”
When used as an adjective before a noun, it is usually written lowercase and takes the appropriate adjective ending. The language name is capitalized: Griechisch.
Grammar & Word origin
griechisch is an adjective. It comes from Grieche (“Greek person”) plus the suffix -isch , which forms adjectives meaning “related to” or “characteristic of.”
Used as a noun, das Griechische can mean the Greek language or Greek culture, depending on context. Griechisch is also the name of the language.
Synonyms & antonyms
- hellenisch is a more formal or scholarly synonym for “Greek,” often used for ancient Greek history and culture. It is not always interchangeable with griechisch, especially when referring to modern Greece.
- nichtgriechisch means “non-Greek” and can serve as an antonym when contrasting Greek with something from another country or culture.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Die griechische Kultur ist sehr interessant.adjective
The Greek culture is very interesting.
Wir essen heute griechisches Essen im Restaurant.adjective
We are eating Greek food at the restaurant today.
Meine Nachbarin kocht oft griechische Suppe.adjective
My neighbor often cooks Greek soup.
Ich höre gern griechische Musik.adjective
I enjoy listening to Greek music.
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