German word

keltisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɛltɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveCeltic

Example

Sie hört gerne keltische Musik.

She enjoys listening to Celtic music.

Illustration for keltisch (Celtic)

More examples

Im Museum sind viele keltische Symbole ausgestellt.

Many Celtic symbols are on display in the museum.

Core concept

A thread connecting Celtic languages, ancient communities, and traditions such as music.

Common phrases

  • keltische Symbole

    Celtic symbols

  • keltische Motive

    Celtic motifs

  • keltischer Ursprung

    Celtic origin

Similar words

irisch: Relating to Ireland, its people, culture, or traditions.
schottisch: Relating to Scotland, its people, culture, or traditions.
walisisch: Relating to Wales, its people, culture, or traditions.
gälisch: Relating to Gaelic languages or the cultures of their speakers.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Zugehörigkeit oder Herkunft zur keltischen Kultur, Sprache oder zu den Kelten.

Word origin

The adjective keltisch developed in German from Latin celticus, a form related to the Greek name Keltoi for the Celts.

Usage tips

  • German keltisch is normally lowercase as an adjective, unlike the capitalized English adjective Celtic.

Related words

  • KeltologieCeltologynoun
  • keltischsprachigCeltic-speakingadjective

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