preußisch
Prussian
Relating to the historical state of Prussia, its inhabitants, its culture, or its history.
EXAMPLE
Das Schloss Sanssouci ist ein Meisterwerk preußischer Baukunst.
Sanssouci Palace is a masterpiece of Prussian architecture.
preußisch
Prussian
preußisch – preußischer – am preußischsten
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Meanings
preußisch
Prussian
In a figurative sense, describing qualities stereotypically associated with Prussia, such as discipline, love of order, sense of duty, strictness, or thrift.
EXAMPLE
Mit preußischem Pflichtbewusstsein erledigte er auch die unangenehmsten Aufgaben.
With a Prussian sense of duty, he completed even the most unpleasant tasks.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry preußisch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | preußisch |
|---|---|
| comparative | preußischer |
| superlative | am preußischsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to preußisch.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to preußisch.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to preußisch.
Usage tips
Adjective derivation
The adjective 'preußisch' (Prussian) is derived from the name of the historical state 'Preußen' (Prussia). The ending '-isch' is a typical way to form adjectives from geographical names.
EXAMPLE
Die preußische Geschichte ist ein wichtiger Teil der deutschen Vergangenheit.
Prussian history is an important part of Germany's past.
Historical vs. figurative
If 'preußisch' (Prussian) refers to historical things such as kings, soldiers, or architecture, the literal meaning is intended. If it describes character traits such as discipline or order, it is used in the figurative, stereotypical sense.
EXAMPLE
Das Museum zeigt eine Sammlung preußischer Orden.
The museum displays a collection of Prussian medals.
Er erledigt seine Arbeit mit preußischer Gründlichkeit.
He does his work with Prussian thoroughness.
Typical qualities
In the figurative meaning, 'preußisch' (Prussian) is often combined with nouns that are considered virtues or character traits. Typical combinations are 'preußische Disziplin' (Prussian discipline), 'preußische Sparsamkeit' (Prussian thrift), or 'preußisches Pflichtbewusstsein' (Prussian sense of duty).
EXAMPLE
Manche bewundern die sprichwörtliche preußische Disziplin.
Some people admire the proverbial Prussian discipline.
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