German Conversation · Level 55
73 words
German word
australisch
Pronunciation
IPA/aʊ̯ˈstʁaːlɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveAustralian
Example
Ich habe eine australische Freundin.
I have an Australian friend.
More examples
Das Festival zeigte australische Kultur.
The festival showed Australian culture.
Core concept
A sunlit continent below the equator, with its people, places, and products.
Common phrases
australisches Englisch
Australian English
australische Kultur
Australian culture
Similar words
neuseeländisch: Relating to New Zealand, its people, places, or products.
Definition in German
Auf Australien bezogen; zu Australien gehörig.
Word origin
Australisch is formed from Australien with the adjective ending -isch, while Australien ultimately reflects Latin australis, meaning "southern".
Usage tips
- Unlike English Australian, australisch is normally lowercase in German because ordinary adjectives are not capitalized.
Related words
- AustralierAustraliannoun
- AustralierinAustralian womannoun