saudisch
Saudi
Relating to Saudi Arabia, its population, culture, or politics.
EXAMPLE
Die saudische Wirtschaft ist stark vom Ölexport abhängig.
The Saudi economy is heavily dependent on oil exports.
saudisch
Saudi
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
The adjective 'saudisch' (Saudi) is derived from the country name 'Saudi-Arabien' (Saudi Arabia). The ending '-isch' is a very common way to form adjectives from country names or regions.
EXAMPLE
Er interessiert sich für die saudische Geschichte.
He is interested in Saudi history.
Sentence structure and use
Like most adjectives, 'saudisch' (Saudi) can stand before a noun or be used with verbs like 'sein' (to be). When it stands before a noun, it is declined. When it stands after 'sein', it remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Ein saudischer Geschäftsmann hat das Unternehmen gekauft.
A Saudi businessman bought the company.
Typical collocations
'Saudisch' (Saudi) is often combined with nouns that relate to the state, the economy, or the culture. Common examples are 'die saudische Regierung' (the Saudi government), 'saudisches Öl' (Saudi oil), or 'die saudische Flagge' (the Saudi flag).
EXAMPLE
Die saudische Währung ist der Rial.
The Saudi currency is the riyal.
Compare with
saudisch vs saudi
Saudi
Both saudi and saudisch refer to Saudi Arabia, its people, or its culture. Saudi is a commonly used short form of „saudi-arabisch“, while saudisch is the full and generally appropriate adjective. In a normal standard-language sentence, saudisch is usually the safer choice; Saudi can also work as a shorter form.
saudisch
Das Restaurant bietet saudische Spezialitäten an.
The restaurant offers Saudi specialties.
saudi
Das Restaurant bietet saudi Spezialitäten an.
The restaurant offers Saudi specialties.
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