German word

britisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveBritish

Example

Das ist ein britisches Auto.

That is a British car.

Illustration for britisch (British)

More examples

Sie hört britisches Englisch, um die Aussprache zu üben.

She listens to British English to practice pronunciation.

Core concept

A marker of connection to Britain, whether seen in a person, a manufactured item, or a customary way of doing things.

Common phrases

  • britisches Englisch

    British English

  • britischer Stil

    British style

Similar words

englisch: Relating specifically to England or to English people, customs, or goods.

Definition in German

Britisch beschreibt Personen, Dinge oder Eigenschaften, die aus Großbritannien stammen oder dort üblich sind.

Word origin

Britisch ultimately derives from the Latin geographic name Britannia and uses -isch to express a relationship to that place.

Usage tips

  • The noun Großbritannien names Great Britain, but britisch is the usual broader adjective for British people, things, and institutions.

Other meanings

  • British-styleadjective

Opposites

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