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.
asiatisch
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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 orientalisch
Oriental
Asiatisch refers neutrally and broadly to Asia, while orientalisch describes cultures associated with the Orient and today often evokes ideas related to the Near or Middle East. Asiatisch is therefore more appropriate for Chinese or Japanese cuisine; orientalisch can fit cuisine influenced by the Near East.
asiatisch
Das Restaurant bietet asiatische Gerichte aus China und Japan an.
The restaurant offers Asian dishes from China and Japan.
orientalisch
Das Restaurant bietet orientalische Gerichte mit Gewürzen aus dem Nahen Osten an.
The restaurant offers Oriental dishes seasoned with spices from the Near East.
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