German word

indisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪndɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveIndian

Example

Ich mag die indische Küche.

I like Indian food.

Illustration for indisch (Indian)

More examples

Ich trage oft indische Kleidung.

I often wear Indian clothing.

Core concept

A dish, pattern, or custom carrying the visual and cultural imprint of India.

Common phrases

  • indische Küche

    Indian cuisine

  • indische Gewürze

    Indian spices

  • indische Musik

    Indian music

Similar words

asiatisch: Reflecting flavors, customs, or styles found across Asian cultures.
indianisch: Reflecting the cultures, traditions, or artistic styles of Indigenous Americans.

Definition in German

Zu Indien gehörend; typisch für indische Herkunft oder Art.

Word origin

Indisch forms from Indien, the German name for India, with the productive adjective suffix -isch; Indien ultimately comes from Latin India.

Usage tips

  • Indisch is lowercase as an adjective, and its ending changes with grammar, as in indische Küche.

Other meanings

  • Indian-styleadjective
  • from Indiaadjective

Related words

  • indischstämmigof Indian descentadjective

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