europäisch
European
Relates to the continent of Europe, its countries, peoples, or culture.
EXAMPLE
Paris und Rom sind zwei große europäische Hauptstädte.
Paris and Rome are two major European capitals.
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Meanings
europäisch
European
Relates to the European Union (EU), its institutions, laws, or politics.
EXAMPLE
Das Europäische Parlament hat eine neue Richtlinie zum Datenschutz beschlossen.
The European Parliament has passed a new directive on data protection.
Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective 'europäisch' (European) is derived from the noun 'Europa' (Europe). The ending '-isch' is a typical ending used to form adjectives from geographical names.
EXAMPLE
Die asiatische und die europäische Kultur haben viele Unterschiede.
Asian and European culture have many differences.
Lowercase spelling
In German, adjectives derived from continents or countries are written in lowercase, except at the beginning of a sentence. So it is 'ein europäisches Land' (a European country), not 'ein Europäisches Land'.
EXAMPLE
Er spricht mehrere europäische Sprachen fließend.
He speaks several European languages fluently.
Context clue
Whether the continent of Europe or the European Union (EU) is meant can be recognized from context. If it is about politics, law, or economics, the EU is often meant. If it is about culture, geography, or history, the continent is usually meant.
EXAMPLE
Die europäische Gesetzgebung beeinflusst viele Bereiche.
European legislation affects many areas.
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