German word

kalifornisch

Pronunciation

IPA/kaliˈfɔɐ̯nɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveCalifornian

Example

Die kalifornische Sonne ist warm.

The Californian sun is warm.

Illustration for kalifornisch (Californian)

More examples

Das Restaurant bietet kalifornische Küche mit frischen Zutaten.

The restaurant offers California-style cuisine with fresh ingredients.

Core concept

A label linking something to California, whether its source, character, or style.

Common phrases

  • kalifornische Weine

    Californian wines

  • kalifornische Küche

    California-style cuisine

  • kalifornisches Olivenöl

    Californian olive oil

Similar words

amerikanisch: Connected with the United States, especially its culture, products, or ways of life.
US-amerikanisch: Referring to the United States as a nation or country.

Definition in German

Zu Kalifornien gehörig oder davon stammend; bezieht sich auf Herkunft, Produkte, Stil oder typische Eigenschaften des Bundesstaats.

Word origin

German forms kalifornisch from Kalifornien by adding -isch, a common suffix for adjectives describing geographic association.

Usage tips

  • Aus Kalifornien identifies where something comes from, while kalifornisch also describes California-related products, qualities, and styles.

Other meanings

  • California-styleadjective

Related words

  • KalifornierCaliforniannoun
  • KalifornierinCalifornian womannoun

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