German word

irakisch

Pronunciation

IPA/iˈʁaːkɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveIraqi

Example

Das irakische Essen schmeckt sehr gut.

The Iraqi food tastes very good.

Illustration for irakisch (Iraqi)

More examples

Viele irakische Familien feiern zusammen.

Many Iraqi families celebrate together.

Core concept

A link to Iraq expressed through its people, places, culture, or products.

Common phrases

  • irakische Küche

    Iraqi cuisine

  • irakisches Essen

    Iraqi food

  • irakische Musik

    Iraqi music

Similar words

arabisch: Connected with Arab people, culture, or the Arabic language.
kurdisch: Relating to Kurdish people, culture, or traditions.

Definition in German

Bezieht sich auf den Irak; zur Kultur, Herkunft oder Art des Iraks gehörig.

Word origin

Irakisch combines the place name Irak with the German adjective suffix -isch, forming a word for a connection with Iraq.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, irakisch is lowercase in German, and its ending changes with the noun phrase, as in ein irakisches Gericht and eine irakische Familie.

Related words

  • IrakerIraqi mannoun
  • IrakerinIraqi womannoun

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