walisisch
Welsh
Belonging to Wales, the Welsh people, or their culture; originating from Wales.
EXAMPLE
Sie interessiert sich für walisische Geschichte und Musik.
She is interested in Welsh history and music.
walisisch
Welsh
walisisch – walisischer – am walisischsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry walisisch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | walisisch |
|---|---|
| comparative | walisischer |
| superlative | am walisischsten |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Walisisch' (Welsh) consists of the stem 'Walis-' and the ending '-isch'. The ending forms an adjective that indicates belonging or origin.
EXAMPLE
Der Roman erzählt von einer walisischen Familie.
The novel tells the story of a Welsh family.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'walisische Sprache' (Welsh language), 'walisische Musik' (Welsh music), 'walisische Geschichte' (Welsh history), and 'walisische Landschaft' (Welsh landscape). People and institutions can also be described more precisely in this way.
EXAMPLE
Im Radio lief gestern traditionelle walisische Musik.
Traditional Welsh music was playing on the radio yesterday.
Context clues
Signal words such as 'Rugby' (rugby), 'Küste' (coast), 'Burgen' (castles), 'Sprache' (language), or 'Geschichte' (history) often show that 'walisisch' refers to a cultural, geographical, or linguistic connection.
EXAMPLE
Die walisische Rugby-Mannschaft spielte vor vielen begeisterten Fans.
The Welsh rugby team played in front of many enthusiastic fans.
In real life
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