German word

italienisch

Pronunciation

IPA/itaˈli̯eːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveItalian

Example

Ich mag italienische Musik.

I like Italian music.

Illustration for italienisch (Italian)

More examples

Wir essen in einem italienischen Restaurant.

We are eating in an Italian restaurant.

Core concept

Something that comes from Italy or visibly reflects its characteristic style.

Common phrases

  • italienisches Restaurant

    Italian restaurant

  • italienische Weine

    Italian wines

Similar words

typisch: Commonly found in a particular place or culture.
italienischstämmig: Tracing family or ancestral origins back to Italy.
mediterran: Associated with the Mediterranean's warm climate and bright atmosphere.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Zugehörigkeit oder Herkunft aus Italien sowie einen typisch italienischen Stil.

Word origin

German formed italienisch from the place name Italien by adding -isch, a suffix that makes adjectives of relation or belonging.

Usage tips

  • Italienisch describes a person, object, or style, but a person is called ein Italiener or eine Italienerin.

Other meanings

  • Italian-styleadjective

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