kolumbianisch
Colombian
Relating to the country of Colombia, its inhabitants, its culture, or language.
EXAMPLE
Sie trinkt am liebsten kolumbianischen Kaffee.
She likes drinking Colombian coffee best.
kolumbianisch
Colombian
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Word structure
The adjective 'kolumbianisch' (Colombian) is derived from the country name 'Kolumbien' (Colombia). The ending '-isch' is a typical way to form adjectives from geographical names.
EXAMPLE
Die kolumbianische Mannschaft hat das Spiel gewonnen.
The Colombian team won the game.
Lowercase spelling
Adjectives derived from geographical names and ending in '-isch' are written in lowercase in German when they come before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Ich interessiere mich für die kolumbianische Geschichte.
I am interested in Colombian history.
Typical collocations
Common nouns combined with 'kolumbianisch' (Colombian) include 'Kaffee' (coffee), 'Kultur' (culture), 'Küste' (coast), 'Regierung' (government), and 'Bevölkerung' (population).
EXAMPLE
Die kolumbianische Küste ist für ihre schönen Strände bekannt.
The Colombian coast is known for its beautiful beaches.
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