German word

belgisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɛlgɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveBelgian

Example

Ich esse belgische Schokolade.

I eat Belgian chocolate.

Illustration for belgisch (Belgian)

More examples

Die belgische Küche ist sehr vielfältig.

Belgian cuisine is very diverse.

Core concept

A product, person, or place marked by a clear connection to Belgium.

Common phrases

  • belgische Schokolade

    Belgian chocolate

  • belgische Küche

    Belgian cuisine

  • belgische Pommes

    Belgian fries

Similar words

französisch: Relating to France, its people, culture, or products.
niederländisch: Relating to the Netherlands, its people, culture, or language.
flämisch: Relating to Flanders in northern Belgium, its people, culture, or language.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet in Bezug auf Belgien die Herkunft, Nationalität oder den Herstellungsort.

Word origin

Belgisch is formed from Belgien with the adjective suffix -isch, while Belgien comes through Latin Belgium, the Roman name for the region.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, belgisch is normally lowercase in German, unlike the country name Belgien.

Opposites

Related words

  • BelgierBelgian mannoun
  • BelgierinBelgian womannoun
  • BelgienBelgiumnoun

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