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), derived from the Latin 'Vulcanus' (Roman god of fire), with the adjectival suffix '-isch'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'volcano'. The German '-isch' ending is similar to the English '-ic' ending.