German word

brasilianisch

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁaziˈli̯aːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveBrazilian

Example

Ich mag brasilianische Musik.

I like Brazilian music.

Illustration for brasilianisch (Brazilian)

More examples

Die brasilianische Kultur ist sehr vielfältig.

Brazilian culture is very diverse.

Core concept

A label linking music, food, people, or other things to Brazil.

Common phrases

  • brasilianische Musik

    Brazilian music

  • brasilianische Küche

    Brazilian cuisine

  • brasilianische Kultur

    Brazilian culture

Similar words

südamerikanisch: Connected with South America, its people, or its culture.
lateinamerikanisch: Connected with Latin America, its people, or its culture.
portugiesisch: Connected with Portugal, the Portuguese language, or Portuguese culture.

Definition in German

Bezeichnend für Brasilien; aus Brasilien stammend oder in brasilianischem Stil ausgeführt.

Word origin

Brasilianisch derives from Brasilien through the adjective suffix -isch, which forms words expressing connection with a place.

Usage tips

  • German uses brasilianisch for the adjective, but a Brazilian person is ein Brasilianer or eine Brasilianerin.

Opposites

Related words

  • BrasilianerBrazilian mannoun
  • BrasilianerinBrazilian womannoun

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