English–German

“oriental” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/oʁi̯ɛnˈtaːlɪʃ/

Example

Das Restaurant bietet orientalische Küche.

The restaurant serves oriental cuisine.

Illustration for orientalisch (oriental)

How to say “oriental” in German

“Oriental” in German is orientalisch.

Spiced food, patterned textiles, or ornate furnishings evoke a broad eastern cultural style.

Full entry for orientalisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with orientalisch

Auf dem Markt spielte orientalische Musik.

Oriental music played at the market.

Tips for using orientalisch

  • Orientalisch is a broad label, so a specific regional adjective is clearer when the exact origin or style matters.

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