German Conversation · Level 61
74 words
German word
chemisch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈçeːmɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectivechemical
Example
Die chemische Substanz ist gefährlich.
The chemical substance is dangerous.
More examples
Ich vermeide chemische Produkte bei meiner Hautpflege.
I avoid chemical products when caring for my skin.
Core concept
A substance or process viewed through its molecular makeup and reactions.
Common phrases
chemische Produkte
chemical products
chemischer Geruch
chemical odor
Similar words
synthetisch: Made through chemical synthesis.
künstlich: Made by people rather than occurring naturally.
natürlich: Existing in nature without human alteration.
organisch: Relating to carbon-based compounds or substances from nature.
Definition in German
Zustände oder Eigenschaften beschreibt, die mit Chemie, chemischen Stoffen oder chemischen Prozessen zusammenhängen.
Word origin
Chemisch derives from Chemie with the adjective-forming suffix -isch; Chemie entered German through French from Medieval Latin.
Usage tips
- Chemisch is lowercase as an adjective and also serves as the adverb, while Chemie is the capitalized noun.