Palestinian
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Palestinian
Relating to Palestinians, the Palestinian territories, or their culture.
Die palästinensische Küche ist für Gerichte wie Hummus und Falafel bekannt.
Palestinian cuisine is known for dishes like hummus and falafel.
The adjective is derived from the country name 'Palästina' (Palestine). The ending '-isch' is a very common way to form adjectives that express origin or affiliation.
Die Ausstellung zeigt Werke palästinensischer Künstler.
The exhibition shows works by Palestinian artists.
The adjective is often used in connection with culture, politics, and geography. Common combinations are 'die palästinensische Kultur' (Palestinian culture), 'die palästinensische Regierung' (the Palestinian government), or 'die palästinensischen Gebiete' (the Palestinian territories).
Der Film handelt von der Geschichte einer palästinensischen Familie.
The film is about the story of a Palestinian family.
Like most German adjectives, 'palästinensisch' (Palestinian) can also be used unchanged as an adverb to describe a verb. It then usually comes after the verb.
Meine Nachbarin kocht oft palästinensisch.
My neighbor often cooks Palestinian food.
