exotisch
Translation
exotic, foreign, unusual
Examples
Wir probieren exotische Früchte.
We are trying exotic fruits.
Ihre Kleidung wirkte sehr exotisch.
Her clothing looked very exotic.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun Describes a noun. Die exotische Pflanze braucht viel Sonne.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fremdartig (strange), ausländisch (foreign); Antonyms: einheimisch (native), heimisch (local)
Etymology
From Greek 'exōtikós' (foreign), from 'éxō' (outside). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'exotic'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to 'exotic'. Just picture an exotic animal or plant from a faraway land to remember its meaning.