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asiatisch
Asian
Relating to the continent of Asia, its inhabitants, cultures, or languages.
example
Ich esse sehr gerne asiatisch, besonders die vietnamesische Küche.
I really like eating Asian food, especially Vietnamese cuisine.
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Meanings
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Word formation
The adjective 'asiatisch' (Asian) is derived from the noun 'Asien' (Asia) with the ending '-isch' (-ian/-ic). This pattern is used for many continents and countries, for example 'Afrika' (Africa) → 'afrikanisch' (African).
EXAMPLE
Die asiatische Wirtschaft wächst seit Jahren sehr schnell.
The Asian economy has been growing very quickly for years.
Typical collocations
'Asiatisch' (Asian) is used especially often in connection with food and culture. Typical combinations are 'die asiatische Küche' (Asian cuisine), 'asiatisches Essen' (Asian food), or 'asiatische Kunst' (Asian art).
EXAMPLE
Viele asiatische Kulturen haben eine lange und reiche Geschichte.
Many Asian cultures have a long and rich history.
Adverbial use
The word can also be used like an adverb to describe an activity. The phrase 'asiatisch essen gehen' (to go out for Asian food) is especially common.
EXAMPLE
Sollen wir heute Abend asiatisch kochen?
Shall we cook Asian food this evening?
Compare with
asiatisch vs chinesisch
Chinese
'chinesisch' and 'asiatisch' can both have to do with origin, culture, people, or languages. But 'chinesisch' is more specific and refers only to China or the Chinese language. 'asiatisch' is much more general and refers to the whole continent of Asia, with many different countries and cultures. Learners may confuse the words because China is in Asia. Still, not everything Asian is Chinese. If you mean China, say 'chinesisch'. If you mean several countries in Asia or do not want to be more specific, 'asiatisch' fits.
asiatisch
In diesem Laden gibt es viele asiatische Gewürze aus verschiedenen Ländern.
This shop has many Asian spices from different countries.
chinesisch
Am Abend besucht Lisa einen chinesischen Sprachkurs.
In the evening, Lisa attends a Chinese language course.
In real life
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