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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
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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 arabisch
Arabic
'arabisch' and 'saudisch' can both have to do with culture, people, or countries of the Arab world. 'arabisch' is the general term and can also mean the language. 'saudisch' refers specifically to Saudi Arabia, its population, culture, or politics. The words are easy to confuse because Saudi Arabia is an Arab country. If you mean the larger Arab world or the language, 'arabisch' fits. If you mean Saudi Arabia specifically, 'saudisch' is more precise.
saudisch
In den Nachrichten spricht man über die saudische Regierung.
The news is talking about the Saudi government.
arabisch
Am Telefon übe ich arabische Sätze für die Reise.
On the phone, I practice Arabic sentences for the trip.
In real life
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