Oriental
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Oriental
Related to the Orient (the Near, Middle, or Far East) or typical of these regions. Often refers to culture, art, music, or cuisine.
Wir haben in einem Restaurant mit orientalischer Küche gegessen.
We ate at a restaurant with Oriental cuisine.
The adjective is derived from the noun 'der Orient' (the Orient). The ending '-alisch' is a variant of the typical adjective ending '-isch', which expresses belonging or association.
Die Ausstellung zeigt orientalische Kunst aus verschiedenen Jahrhunderten.
The exhibition shows Oriental art from different centuries.
'Orientalisch' (Oriental) is almost always used to describe cultural products. Typical combinations are 'orientalische Gewürze' (Oriental spices), 'orientalische Musik' (Oriental music), 'orientalischer Tanz' (Oriental dance), or 'orientalisches Muster' (Oriental pattern).
Ich liebe den Duft orientalischer Gewürze wie Kardamom und Kreuzkümmel.
I love the scent of Oriental spices like cardamom and cumin.
The term refers to a very large and diverse geographical region. It is often associated with traditional, fairy-tale-like, or historical ideas that do not always reflect the modern reality of these countries.
Das Hotel war im orientalischen Stil mit vielen Kissen und Mosaiken eingerichtet.
The hotel was decorated in an Oriental style with lots of cushions and mosaics.
Asian
Asiatisch refers neutrally and broadly to Asia, while orientalisch describes cultures associated with the Orient and today often evokes ideas related to the Near or Middle East. Asiatisch is therefore more appropriate for Chinese or Japanese cuisine; orientalisch can fit cuisine influenced by the Near East.
Das Restaurant bietet orientalische Gerichte mit Gewürzen aus dem Nahen Osten an.
The restaurant offers Oriental dishes seasoned with spices from the Near East.
Das Restaurant bietet asiatische Gerichte aus China und Japan an.
The restaurant offers Asian dishes from China and Japan.
