adjective
indisch
Indian
Beschreibt etwas, das aus Indien kommt oder zu Indien gehört.
The German word "indisch" is an adjective meaning "Indian", referring to something related to India (the country), its culture, people, language, or cuisine.
- It is derived from "Indien" (India).
- The suffix "-isch" is commonly used in German to form adjectives meaning "related to" or "pertaining to".
Words with similar meaning:
- "indianisch" – though rare, can refer to Indigenous peoples of the Americas (native Americans), but it’s confusing in modern German.
- "hinduistisch" – refers specifically to the Hindu religion (not the same as "indisch").
Difference:
- Indisch is broad, referring to anything pertaining to India.
- Other similar adjectives specify religion, ethnicity, or origin but apply to subsets or have different cultural contexts.
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Examples
Das indische Essen ist sehr würzig.adjective
The Indian food is very spicy.
Indische Gewürze duften faszinierend.adjective
Indian spices smell fascinating.
Trägst du heute dein neues indisches Hemd?adjective
Are you wearing your new Indian shirt today?
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