German word

libysch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈliːbɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveLibyan

Example

Das ist eine libysche Flagge.

That is a Libyan flag.

Illustration for libysch (Libyan)

More examples

Viele libysche Flüchtlinge suchten Zuflucht.

Many Libyan refugees sought refuge.

Core concept

A person or thing marked by a connection with Libya.

Common phrases

  • libysche Regierung

    Libyan government

  • libysche Flagge

    Libyan flag

  • libysche Küste

    Libyan coast

Similar words

arabisch: Connected with Arabic-speaking peoples, cultures, or regions.
nordafrikanisch: Connected with the region of North Africa.
afrikanisch: Connected with the African continent or its peoples and cultures.

Definition in German

zu Personen, Gegenständen oder Merkmalen gehörig, die aus Libyen kommen oder mit Libyen verbunden sind.

Word origin

The adjective libysch is derived from Libyen, the German name for Libya, using the productive suffix -isch.

Usage tips

  • For a Libyan person, German commonly uses the nouns Libyer or Libyerin rather than using libysch alone as a noun.

Related words

  • LibyerLibyannoun
  • LibyerinLibyan womannoun

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