Indigenous American
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Indigenous American
Relating to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas (in North, Central, and South America); belonging to them or originating from them.
Das Museum zeigt eine beeindruckende Sammlung indianischer Kunst und Handwerkskunst.
The museum displays an impressive collection of Indigenous American art and crafts.
The adjective 'indianisch' (Indigenous American) is derived from the noun 'der Indianer' (a Native American / Indigenous person of the Americas). The ending '-isch' is used to express belonging or origin.
Wir besuchten ein Museum für indianische Kulturgeschichte.
We visited a museum of Indigenous American cultural history.
This adjective refers exclusively to the Indigenous peoples of the American continent. It is not used for people or things from the country India.
Die Forscherin untersucht verschiedene indianische Sprachen in Südamerika.
The researcher studies various Indigenous American languages in South America.
'Indianisch' (Indigenous American) is often used to describe cultural aspects or objects. Common combinations are 'indianische Stämme' (Indigenous American tribes), 'indianische Kunst' (Indigenous American art), 'indianisches Handwerk' (Indigenous American crafts), or 'indianische Reservate' (Indigenous American reservations).
Auf dem Markt konnte man traditionelles indianisches Handwerk kaufen.
At the market, you could buy traditional Indigenous American crafts.
indigenous
Indigen and indianisch refer to original inhabitants and their cultures. “Indigen” is broader geographically and can refer to the original inhabitants of many regions, whereas “indianisch” specifically refers to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Use “indigen” in general or for other regions, and “indianisch” when referring to the Americas.
Das Museum zeigt indianische Kunst aus verschiedenen Regionen Amerikas.
The museum displays Indigenous American art from various regions of the Americas.
Die indigene Bevölkerung Australiens bewahrt viele eigene Traditionen.
The Indigenous population of Australia preserves many of its own traditions.
