vulkanisch
Translation
volcanic
Examples
Die Insel hat einen vulkanischen Ursprung.
The island has a volcanic origin.
Vulkanische Asche bedeckte das ganze Dorf.
Volcanic ash covered the entire village.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun a ... noun That is volcanic rock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eruptiv (eruptive), magmatisch (magmatic)
Etymology
From 'Vulkan' (volcano) + the adjectival suffix '-isch'. 'Vulkan' itself comes from Latin 'Vulcanus', the Roman god of fire.
Memory Tips
If you know 'volcano', the German 'Vulkan' is very similar. The '-isch' ending is like the English '-ic' ending.