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brasilianisch
Brazilian
Relating to the country of Brazil, its inhabitants, its culture, or its language.
example
Brasilianischer Kaffee ist für sein kräftiges Aroma bekannt.
Brazilian coffee is known for its strong aroma.
brasilianisch
Brazilian
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
The adjective 'brasilianisch' (Brazilian) is derived from the country name 'Brasilien' (Brazil) with the ending '-ianisch'. This pattern is also found with other countries that end in '-ien'.
EXAMPLE
Die brasilianische Flagge ist grün, gelb und blau.
The Brazilian flag is green, yellow, and blue.
Common mistake: lowercase
Like other adjectives derived from geographical names, 'brasilianisch' (Brazilian) is written in lowercase in German. So it is 'brasilianische Musik' (Brazilian music), not 'Brasilianische Musik'.
EXAMPLE
Am Strand lief den ganzen Tag brasilianische Musik.
Brazilian music was playing on the beach all day.
Typical collocations
'Brasilianisch' (Brazilian) is often associated with culture, food, and nature. Typical combinations are 'brasilianischer Karneval' (Brazilian carnival), 'brasilianische Küche' (Brazilian cuisine), or 'der brasilianische Regenwald' (the Brazilian rainforest).
EXAMPLE
Der brasilianische Karneval in Rio ist weltberühmt.
The Brazilian carnival in Rio is world-famous.
Compare with
brasilianisch vs portugiesisch
Portuguese
'brasilianisch' and 'portugiesisch' can easily be confused because Portuguese is spoken in Brazil. 'brasilianisch' refers to Brazil, its people, its culture, or something from Brazil. 'portugiesisch' refers to Portugal or to the Portuguese language. If you are talking about a country, food, music, or a person from Brazil, 'brasilianisch' fits. If you are talking about Portugal or the language, 'portugiesisch' fits.
brasilianisch
Im Sommer besuchen wir ein brasilianisches Restaurant in der Stadt.
In the summer, we are visiting a Brazilian restaurant in the city.
portugiesisch
Vor dem Termin lernt Sofia ein paar portugiesische Sätze.
Before the appointment, Sofia learns a few Portuguese phrases.
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