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philippinisch
Philippine / Filipino
Refers to the Philippines, its inhabitants, its culture, or its languages.
example
Sie hat uns ein traditionelles philippinisches Gericht gekocht.
She cooked us a traditional Filipino dish.
philippinisch
Philippine / Filipino
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
Adjectives that refer to countries or geographic regions are often formed with the ending '-isch' (-ish). 'Philippinisch' (Philippine/Filipino) is derived directly from the country name 'die Philippinen' (the Philippines).
EXAMPLE
Die philippinische Wirtschaft wächst seit einigen Jahren stark.
The Philippine economy has been growing strongly for several years.
Lowercase and declension
Adjectives from geographic names ending in '-isch' (-ish) are written in lowercase and declined before a noun. This means their ending adapts to the gender, case, and number of the noun.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben einen interessanten philippinischen Film gesehen.
We watched an interesting Filipino film.
Typical collocations
The adjective is often used to describe things connected with the country, such as 'die philippinische Regierung' (the Philippine government), 'die philippinische Küche' (Filipino cuisine), or 'philippinische Inseln' (Philippine islands).
EXAMPLE
Die philippinische Küche ist für ihre exotischen Früchte bekannt.
Filipino cuisine is known for its exotic fruits.
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