German word

kubanisch

Pronunciation

IPA/kuˈbaːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveCuban

Example

Ich mag kubanische Musik.

I like Cuban music.

Illustration for kubanisch (Cuban)

More examples

In Havanna probierte ich kubanische Küche.

In Havana, I tried Cuban cuisine.

Core concept

A Cuban thread running through music, food, people, or other features linked to Cuba.

Common phrases

  • kubanische Musik

    Cuban music

  • kubanische Küche

    Cuban cuisine

  • kubanische Zigarren

    Cuban cigars

Similar words

karibisch: Belonging to or associated with the Caribbean region and its culture.
lateinamerikanisch: Belonging to or associated with Latin America and its cultures.
kubanischstämmig: Of Cuban descent through family or ancestral origin.

Definition in German

Zu Kuba gehörend oder aus Kuba stammend; für Kuba typisch.

Word origin

"Kubanisch" is derived from Kuba with -isch, a productive German adjective ending for relationships, origins, and characteristic qualities.

Usage tips

  • People are usually named with the nouns "Kubaner" or "Kubanerin", while "kubanisch" normally describes things, qualities, or styles.

Other meanings

  • Cuban-styleadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • KubanerCubannoun
  • KubanerinCuban womannoun
  • kubanischstämmigof Cuban descentadjective

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