muslimisch
Muslim
Concerning Islam or Muslims; belonging to Islam.
EXAMPLE
Der Ramadan ist der muslimische Fastenmonat.
Ramadan is the Muslim month of fasting.
muslimisch
Muslim
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Word structure
The adjective 'muslimisch' (Muslim) is derived directly from the noun 'der Muslim' (male Muslim) or 'die Muslimin' (female Muslim). The ending '-isch' makes it an adjective.
EXAMPLE
Sie wuchs in einer muslimischen Familie auf.
She grew up in a Muslim family.
Typical collocations
The word is often used to describe cultural or religious aspects. Typical combinations are 'muslimische Feiertage' (Muslim holidays), 'muslimische Traditionen' (Muslim traditions), or 'ein muslimisches Land' (a Muslim country).
EXAMPLE
Das Zuckerfest ist einer der wichtigsten muslimischen Feiertage.
Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important Muslim holidays.
Sentence structure and usage
'Muslimisch' (Muslim) can refer both to people and groups, as in 'muslimische Bürger' (Muslim citizens), and to abstract concepts or things connected with Islam, such as 'die muslimische Welt' (the Muslim world) or 'muslimische Architektur' (Muslim architecture).
EXAMPLE
Die Ausstellung zeigt Beispiele traditioneller muslimischer Kunst.
The exhibition shows examples of traditional Muslim art.
Compare with
muslimisch vs islamisch
Islamic
Both words can express a connection with Islam and its followers. „Muslimisch“ tends to refer to people, their identity, or a community, while „islamisch“ tends to refer to the religion, its teachings, and its culture. With customs or institutions, however, either word may be possible depending on the intended nuance.
muslimisch
Die muslimische Gemeinschaft im Stadtteil organisiert gemeinsam ein Fest.
The Muslim community in the neighborhood is organizing a celebration together.
islamisch
Das Museum zeigt islamische Kunst aus verschiedenen Jahrhunderten.
The museum displays Islamic art from various centuries.
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