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German word
europäisch
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔɪ̯ʁoˈpɛːɪ̯ʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveEuropean
Example
Ich reise in europäische Städte.
I travel to European cities.
More examples
In europäischen Städten gibt es oft historische Gebäude.
There are often historic buildings in European cities.
Core concept
A broad label for people, places, culture, and styles connected with Europe's varied countries and history.
Common phrases
in europäischen Städten
in European cities
europäische Küche
European cuisine
Similar words
deutsch: Relating to Germany, including its people, culture, and history.
international: Spanning or involving more than one country.
global: Relating to the world as a whole.
regional: Relating to a specific region or local area.
Definition in German
Zu Europa gehörend oder von Europa stammend; sich auf den europäischen Raum, seine Kultur oder Herkunft beziehend.
Word origin
The German adjective europäisch derives from Europa by adding the productive suffix -isch, while Europa entered through Latin from Greek Eurṓpē.
Usage tips
- Adjective endings change with grammar, as in europäische Städte but mit europäischen Städten.