German word

brandenburgisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʁandn̩ˌbʊʁgɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveBrandenburgian

Example

Die brandenburgische Landschaft ist ruhig.

The Brandenburgian landscape is quiet.

Illustration for brandenburgisch (Brandenburgian)

More examples

Im Herbst sind die brandenburgischen Wälder besonders schön.

In autumn, Brandenburgian forests are especially beautiful.

Core concept

A feature marked by its connection to Brandenburg rather than to Germany as a whole.

Common phrases

  • brandenburgische Wälder

    Brandenburgian forests

  • brandenburgische Küche

    Brandenburgian cuisine

  • brandenburgische Dialekte

    Brandenburgian dialects

Similar words

ostdeutsch: Relating to eastern Germany, especially its regional culture or character.
regional: Connected with a particular region rather than with a whole country.
ländlich: Characteristic of the countryside, including its landscape or way of life.

Definition in German

Aus dem Land Brandenburg stammend oder dieses betreffend.

Word origin

The German adjective brandenburgisch combines Brandenburg with -isch, a productive suffix used to form adjectives from names and nouns.

Usage tips

  • Brandenburger is the usual noun for a person from Brandenburg, whereas brandenburgisch functions as the corresponding adjective.

Other meanings

  • Brandenburg-styleadjective

Related words

  • Brandenburgerperson from Brandenburgnoun
  • Brandenburgerinwoman from Brandenburgnoun

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