German word

israelisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪsʁaˈeːlɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveIsraeli

Example

Ich mag israelische Musik.

I like Israeli music.

Illustration for israelisch (Israeli)

More examples

Im Radio laufen regelmäßig israelische Nachrichten.

Israeli news is regularly broadcast on the radio.

Core concept

A thread linking food, art, people, and goods to the country Israel.

Common phrases

  • israelische Nachrichten

    Israeli news

  • israelische Gesellschaft

    Israeli society

  • israelische Musik

    Israeli music

Similar words

jüdisch: Connected with Jewish religion, identity, culture, or people.
palästinensisch: Connected with Palestine or originating in the Palestinian region.
arabisch: Connected with Arab countries, peoples, or cultural traditions.

Definition in German

israelisch bedeutet, zum Staat Israel gehörig oder aus Israel stammend zu sein und Personen, Dinge, Kultur oder Produkte mit Bezug zu Israel zu beschreiben.

Word origin

German forms israelisch directly from Israel by adding the productive suffix -isch, which creates related adjectives.

Usage tips

  • Israelisch refers to the state or its origin, whereas jüdisch refers to Jewish identity, religion, culture, or people.

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