German word

argentinisch

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁgɛnˈtiːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveArgentine

Example

Ich mag argentinisches Essen.

I like Argentine food.

Illustration for argentinisch (Argentine)

More examples

Bei Festen wird oft argentinischer Tango getanzt.

Argentine tango is often danced at festivals.

Core concept

A label for food, places, people, or customs connected with Argentina.

Common phrases

  • argentinischer Tango

    Argentine tango

  • argentinische Politik

    Argentine politics

  • argentinische Literatur

    Argentine literature

Similar words

südamerikanisch: Related to or originating in South America.
lateinamerikanisch: Related to or originating in Latin America.
lokal: Limited to a particular place or produced there.
heimisch: Native to or firmly rooted in a particular area.

Definition in German

bezeichnet etwas, das aus Argentinien kommt oder für Argentinien typisch ist

Word origin

Argentinisch is formed from the country name Argentinien with the adjective suffix -isch, while Argentinien ultimately comes through Spanish Argentina from Latin argentum, 'silver'.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, argentinisch is lowercase and takes endings such as argentinisches in 'argentinisches Essen'.

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