German word

islamisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪsˈlaːmɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveIslamic

Example

Im Museum sieht man islamische Kunst.

You can see Islamic art in the museum.

Illustration for islamisch (Islamic)

More examples

In der Nachbarschaft trifft man oft eine aktive islamische Gemeinde.

In the neighborhood, you often come across an active Islamic community.

Core concept

A mosque whose design, art, and community life express Islamic traditions.

Common phrases

  • islamische Gemeinde

    Islamic community

  • islamische Kleidung

    Islamic clothing

  • islamisches Gebet

    Islamic prayer

Similar words

muslimisch: Relating to Muslims or to customs and qualities associated with them.
religiös: Concerned with faith, worship, or a religious attitude.
koranisch: Derived from or expressed in the Quran.

Definition in German

Zum Islam gehörend; religiös oder kulturell mit dem Islam verbunden.

Word origin

Islamisch combines the noun Islam, ultimately from Arabic islām, with the German adjective-forming suffix -isch.

Usage tips

  • Islamisch usually describes things connected with Islam, while muslimisch more specifically describes Muslims or their characteristics.

Opposites

  • säkularsecularadjective
  • weltlichworldlyadjective

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