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mexikanisch
Mexican
Related to Mexico, its inhabitants, its culture, or language.
example
Wir gehen heute Abend in ein mexikanisches Restaurant.
We're going to a Mexican restaurant this evening.
mexikanisch
Mexican
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
Adjectives for countries or regions in German are often formed with the ending '-isch' or '-anisch'. 'Mexikanisch' is derived directly from the country 'Mexiko' (Mexico).
EXAMPLE
Die mexikanische Flagge hat drei Farben.
The Mexican flag has three colors.
Use for people
The adjective 'mexikanisch' is used for things and concepts. To refer to a person from Mexico, you use the nouns 'der Mexikaner' (Mexican man) or 'die Mexikanerin' (Mexican woman).
EXAMPLE
Meine neue Kollegin ist Mexikanerin.
My new colleague is Mexican.
Typical collocations
'Mexikanisch' is most commonly used in connection with culture and gastronomy. Typical phrases are 'die mexikanische Küche' (Mexican cuisine), 'mexikanisches Essen' (Mexican food), or 'mexikanische Musik' (Mexican music).
EXAMPLE
Die mexikanische Küche ist für ihre scharfen Gewürze bekannt.
Mexican cuisine is known for its spicy seasonings.
Compare with
mexikanisch vs amerikanisch
American
'amerikanisch' and 'mexikanisch' can be confused because Mexico is geographically part of North America. In everyday language, however, 'amerikanisch' usually means something from the USA, for example culture, politics, or English from the USA. 'mexikanisch', on the other hand, means something from Mexico, such as people, food, music, or Spanish from Mexico. If you mean the whole continent, 'amerikanisch' can also be understood more broadly, but that is less clear. For Mexico, 'mexikanisch' is always more precise.
mexikanisch
Zum Abendessen kocht Sofia eine mexikanische Suppe mit Bohnen und Chili.
For dinner, Sofia is making a Mexican soup with beans and chili.
amerikanisch
Im Kurs sprechen wir heute über amerikanische Filme aus den USA.
In the course, we are talking today about American films from the USA.
In real life
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