German word

irisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈiːʁɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveIrish

Example

Wir trinken irisches Bier.

We drink Irish beer.

Illustration for irisch (Irish)

More examples

Im Pub probierten wir die irische Küche.

At the pub, we tried Irish cuisine.

Core concept

A map pin for Ireland extends its label to beer, music, clothing, and other associated things.

Common phrases

  • irische Tänze

    Irish dances

  • irische Küche

    Irish cuisine

  • irische Folklore

    Irish folklore

Similar words

irlandisch: Describing a formal or geographical connection with the country of Ireland.
gälisch: Describing features linked specifically to Irish Gaelic language or culture.
keltisch: Describing features linked to Celtic culture, history, or traditions.

Definition in German

zu Irland gehörig oder aus Irland stammend

Word origin

The German adjective irisch derives from Irland by adding the productive suffix -isch.

Usage tips

  • People are named with nouns such as "der Ire" and "die Irin", while "irisch" modifies nouns rather than naming a person directly.

Opposites

Related words

  • irischstämmigof Irish descentadjective
  • Irischkenntnisseknowledge of the Irish languagenoun

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