patriotic
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patriotic
Showing a strong, often proud love of and connection to one's own homeland or nation.
Während der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft zeigten viele Fans ihre patriotische Seite und hissten die Nationalflagge.
During the Soccer World Cup, many fans showed their patriotic side and raised the national flag.
The adjective 'patriotisch' (patriotic) is derived from the noun 'der Patriot' (patriot). Both words have their origin in the Latin word 'patria', meaning 'homeland'. So it describes an attitude connected with one's homeland.
Er gilt als großer Patriot und engagiert sich für sein Land.
He is considered a great patriot and is committed to his country.
'Patriotisch' (patriotic) is often used to describe feelings or actions. Typical combinations are 'patriotischer Stolz' (patriotic pride), 'patriotische Gefühle' (patriotic feelings), or 'eine patriotische Tat' (a patriotic act).
Das Singen der Nationalhymne ist für viele ein patriotischer Moment.
Singing the national anthem is a patriotic moment for many people.
How 'patriotisch' (patriotic) is evaluated depends heavily on the context. In positive contexts such as sporting events, it expresses harmless national pride. In political debates, however, it can also be meant critically if it is perceived as excessive or nationalistic.
Seine Rede wurde von einigen als patriotisch, von anderen als nationalistisch kritisiert.
His speech was seen by some as patriotic, while others criticized it as nationalistic.
nationalistic
Nationalistisch and patriotisch can both express a strong connection to one’s own nation. Nationalistisch, however, places one’s own nation above others and therefore often has a critical tone, while patriotisch can generally describe a positive or neutral connection without disparaging others. Use nationalistisch when a nation is being glorified and patriotisch for simple attachment.
Er ist patriotisch und zeigt Verbundenheit mit seinem Land, ohne andere Nationen abzuwerten.
He is patriotic and shows a connection to his country without disparaging other nations.
Die Bewegung ist nationalistisch, weil sie die eigene Nation über alle anderen stellt.
The movement is nationalistic because it places its own nation above all others.
