äthiopisch
Ethiopian
Relating to Ethiopia, its population, or its culture; originating from Ethiopia.
EXAMPLE
In dem Restaurant werden äthiopische Gerichte serviert.
Ethiopian dishes are served at the restaurant.
äthiopisch
Ethiopian
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry äthiopisch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | äthiopisch |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Äthiopisch' (Ethiopian) is formed from the name of the country 'Äthiopien' (Ethiopia) with the suffix '-isch'. The suffix indicates that the adjective relates to the country, its people, or its culture.
EXAMPLE
Sie interessiert sich für äthiopische Geschichte.
She is interested in Ethiopian history.
Lowercase spelling
Although 'Äthiopien' (Ethiopia), the name of the country, is capitalized, the adjective 'äthiopisch' (Ethiopian) is written with a lowercase initial letter. This also applies when it comes before a noun; it is capitalized only at the beginning of a sentence.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben äthiopische Musik gehört.
We listened to Ethiopian music.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'äthiopischer Kaffee' (Ethiopian coffee), 'äthiopische Küche' (Ethiopian cuisine), 'äthiopische Musik' (Ethiopian music), and 'äthiopische Literatur' (Ethiopian literature). The adjective often comes before a cultural or country-specific noun.
EXAMPLE
Der äthiopische Kaffee hat ein intensives Aroma.
The Ethiopian coffee has an intense aroma.
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