isländisch
Icelandic
Relates to Iceland, its inhabitants, its language, or its culture.
EXAMPLE
Die isländische Landschaft ist von Vulkanen und Gletschern geprägt.
The Icelandic landscape is shaped by volcanoes and glaciers.
isländisch
Icelandic
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Meanings
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Word formation
The adjective 'isländisch' (Icelandic) is derived from the country name 'Island' (Iceland) with the suffix '-isch' (-ic/-ish). This pattern is used for many adjectives that refer to countries or regions.
EXAMPLE
Er interessiert sich sehr für die isländische Kultur.
He is very interested in Icelandic culture.
Lowercase spelling
Adjectives derived from geographic names and ending in '-isch' are written in lowercase in German. This is a common mistake among learners.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben einen isländischen Pullover als Souvenir gekauft.
We bought an Icelandic sweater as a souvenir.
Typical collocations
'Isländisch' (Icelandic) is often used in connection with things typical of the country, such as 'isländische Sagas' (Icelandic sagas), 'isländische Pferde' (Icelandic horses), or 'die isländische Sprache' (the Icelandic language).
EXAMPLE
Isländische Pferde sind für ihre besondere Gangart bekannt.
Icelandic horses are known for their special gait.
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