metallisch
Translation
metallic
Examples
Das Auto hat einen metallischen Glanz.
The car has a metallic shine.
Ich hörte ein metallisches Geräusch.
I heard a metallic sound.
Grammar Patterns
((before a noun)) used before a noun The metallic taste was strange.
Similar Words
Synonyms: metallen, metallartig; Antonyms: hölzern (wooden), plastisch (plastic)
Etymology
From 'Metall' (metal) plus the adjective-forming suffix '-isch', equivalent to English '-ic'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English word 'metallic', making it easy to remember.