vulkanisch
Translation
volcanic
Examples
Die Insel ist vulkanischen Ursprungs.
The island is of volcanic origin.
Wir sahen vulkanischen Rauch aufsteigen.
We saw volcanic smoke rising.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) volcanic ... Volcanic rock is often dark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eruptiv (eruptive); Antonyms: nicht-vulkanisch (non-volcanic)
Etymology
From 'Vulkan' (volcano), which comes from the Latin 'Vulcanus' (Roman god of fire), plus the adjective-forming suffix '-isch'.
Memory Tips
Think of the Roman god Vulcan, the blacksmith of the gods, forging things in a fiery volcano.