belgisch
Belgian
Relating to the country of Belgium, its inhabitants, its culture, or its language.
EXAMPLE
Belgische Schokolade ist auf der ganzen Welt berühmt.
Belgian chocolate is famous all over the world.
belgisch
Belgian
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
The adjective 'belgisch' (Belgian) is derived from the country name 'Belgien' (Belgium) with the ending '-isch'. This pattern is used for many adjectives that describe origin.
EXAMPLE
Die belgische Flagge hat die Farben Schwarz, Gelb und Rot.
The Belgian flag has the colors black, yellow, and red.
Common mistake: lowercase
Adjectives derived from geographical names with the ending '-isch' are written in lowercase in German. So it is 'belgische Waffeln' (Belgian waffles), not 'Belgische Waffeln'.
EXAMPLE
Ich esse am liebsten belgische Pommes mit Mayonnaise.
I like Belgian fries with mayonnaise best.
Typical collocations
'Belgisch' (Belgian) is often associated with culinary specialties. Typical combinations are 'belgische Pralinen' (Belgian chocolates), 'belgische Waffeln' (Belgian waffles), or 'belgisches Bier' (Belgian beer).
EXAMPLE
Zum Nachtisch gab es belgische Waffeln mit heißen Kirschen.
For dessert, there were Belgian waffles with hot cherries.
In real life
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