metallisch
Translation
metallic
Examples
Das Auto hat einen metallischen Glanz.
The car has a metallic shine.
Das Geräusch klang sehr metallisch.
The sound was very metallic.
Grammar Patterns
(as adjective) metallic The paint has a metallic shimmer.
Similar Words
metallen (made of metal), metallartig (metal-like)
Etymology
From the noun 'Metall' (metal) + the suffix '-isch' (equivalent to English '-ic'). Literally 'metal-ic'.
Memory Tips
This word is a direct cognate of the English 'metallic'. Just remember the German spelling.