German word

iranisch

Pronunciation

IPA/iˈʁaːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveIranian

Example

Die iranische Kultur ist sehr reich.

Iranian culture is very rich.

Illustration for iranisch (Iranian)

More examples

In vielen Familien gehört die iranische Teekultur zum täglichen Leben.

In many families, Iranian tea culture is part of daily life.

Core concept

A thread running from Iran to its people, culture, and goods.

Common phrases

  • iranische Küche

    Iranian cuisine

  • iranische Teekultur

    Iranian tea culture

  • iranische Dialekte

    Iranian dialects

Similar words

persisch: Relating to the Persian language, history, culture, or traditions.
arabisch: Relating to Arab countries, their language, culture, or people.
nahöstlich: Relating to the Middle East or West Asia and its countries or cultures.
asiatisch: Relating to Asia, its people, culture, or origins.

Definition in German

Sich auf den Staat Iran, seine Bevölkerung, Kultur oder Produkte beziehend.

Word origin

The adjective iranisch is formed from Iran with the productive German suffix -isch; Iran comes through European languages from Persian Irān.

Usage tips

  • Iranisch is broader than persisch, which often refers more specifically to Persian language, history, or culture.

Related words

  • IranerIraniannoun
  • iranischstämmigof Iranian descentadjective

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