griechisch
Greek
Relates to Greece, its culture, its inhabitants, or its language.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben gestern in einem sehr guten griechischen Restaurant gegessen.
Yesterday we ate at a very good Greek restaurant.
griechisch
Greek
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Meanings
griechisch-römisch
Greco-Roman
Describes a specific style of wrestling in which attacks are only allowed above the waist.
EXAMPLE
Er wurde Olympiasieger im griechisch-römischen Ringen.
He became Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.
Usage tips
Word formation
The adjective 'griechisch' (Greek) is derived from the country name 'Griechenland' (Greece). The ending '-isch' is a typical ending for adjectives that describe origin or affiliation.
EXAMPLE
Die italienische Küche ist weltberühmt.
Italian cuisine is world-famous.
Typical collocations
'Griechisch' (Greek) is often associated with culture and food. Typical combinations are 'griechischer Wein' (Greek wine), 'griechischer Salat' (Greek salad), 'griechische Inseln' (Greek islands), and 'griechische Mythologie' (Greek mythology).
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer machen wir Urlaub auf einer griechischen Insel.
In the summer, we go on vacation on a Greek island.
Language as a noun
When talking about the language itself, the word is capitalized as a noun: 'das Griechische' (the Greek language) or simply 'Griechisch' (Greek). In this form, it does not need declension.
EXAMPLE
Sie lernt seit einem Jahr Griechisch.
She has been learning Greek for a year.
In real life
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