synthetisch
Translation
synthetic, artificial
Examples
Dieser Stoff ist synthetisch.
This fabric is synthetic.
Synthetische Drogen sind sehr gefährlich.
Synthetic drugs are very dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is synthetic Something is synthetic. This material is synthetic.
synthetic + noun Synthetic fibers are often cheaper.
Similar Words
künstlich (artificial); Antonyms: natürlich (natural), organisch (organic)
Etymology
From Greek 'syn' (together) + 'thesis' (a placing, a proposition). It means 'put together'.
Memory Tips
Directly related to the English word 'synthetic'. Think of synthetic materials being 'put together' from different chemical components.