German word

slawisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈslaːvɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveslavic

Example

Das ist ein slawisches Lied.

That's a Slavic song.

Illustration for slawisch (slavic)

More examples

In vielen Regionen werden slawische Traditionen gepflegt.

In many regions, Slavic traditions are preserved.

Core concept

A shared cultural and linguistic family linking many Slavic communities across Europe.

Common phrases

  • slawische Sprachen

    Slavic languages

  • slawische Kultur

    Slavic culture

  • slawische Traditionen

    Slavic traditions

Similar words

russisch: Related to Russia, its people, language, or culture.
ukrainisch: Related to Ukraine, its people, language, or culture.
polnisch: Related to Poland, its people, language, or culture.
tschechisch: Related to the Czech Republic, its people, language, or culture.

Definition in German

Bezieht sich auf die slawischen Völker, Sprachen oder Traditionen; bezeichnet Herkunft oder Zugehörigkeit zu den Slawen.

Word origin

German derives "slawisch" from "Slawen" by adding "-isch", a productive suffix for forming relational adjectives.

Usage tips

  • The ending changes with gender, number, and case, as in "slawische Sprachen" but "mit slawischen Sprachen".

Opposites

Related words

  • SlawistikSlavic studiesnoun
  • slawischsprachigSlavic-speakingadjective

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