German word

syrisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzyːʁɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveSyrian

Example

Das syrische Brot schmeckt gut.

The Syrian bread tastes good.

Illustration for syrisch (Syrian)

More examples

Er hat einen deutlichen syrischen Akzent.

He has a distinct Syrian accent.

Core concept

Something marked by Syria, from modern Syrian bread to the older Syriac linguistic and cultural tradition.

Common phrases

  • syrischer Akzent

    Syrian accent

  • syrische Gemeinschaft

    Syrian community

  • syrische Spezialität

    Syrian specialty

Similar words

arabisch: Connected with Arab-speaking countries and their cultures.
nahöstlich: Connected with the Near East or western Asia.
palästinensisch: Coming from Palestine or connected with its people or culture.

Definition in German

Dinge, Menschen oder Sachverhalte als aus Syrien stammend oder mit Syrien verbunden kennzeichnet.

Word origin

German forms "syrisch" from "Syrien" by adding the productive adjective suffix "-isch", and the place name ultimately comes through Latin from Greek.

Usage tips

  • Before a noun, "syrisch" takes adjective endings according to gender, number, case, and article, as in "das syrische Brot".

Other meanings

  • Syriacadjective

Related words

  • syrischsprachigSyriac-speakingadjective

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