German word

nordamerikanisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnɔʁtameʁiˌkaːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveNorth American

Example

Ich mag nordamerikanische Musik.

I like North American music.

Illustration for nordamerikanisch (North American)

More examples

Auf dem Markt findet man viel nordamerikanische Küche.

There is a lot of North American cuisine at the market.

Core concept

A map linking a culture, product, or person to the North American region.

Common phrases

  • nordamerikanische Kultur

    North American culture

  • nordamerikanische Küche

    North American cuisine

  • nordamerikanische Musik

    North American music

Similar words

US-amerikanisch: Connected specifically with the United States or its distinctive features.
amerikanisch: Connected with the United States in origin, culture, or character.
kanadisch: Connected with Canada in origin, culture, or character.

Definition in German

Zu Nordamerika (insbesondere zu USA und Kanada) gehörig oder daraus stammend.

Word origin

The adjective combines the geographic name "Nordamerika" with the productive suffix "-isch", which forms relational adjectives in German.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, "nordamerikanisch" is normally lowercase, while the noun "Nordamerika" remains capitalized.

Opposites

Related words

  • NordamerikanerNorth American mannoun
  • NordamerikanerinNorth American womannoun

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