portugiesisch
Translation
Portuguese
Examples
Das ist eine portugiesische Spezialität.
This is a Portuguese specialty.
Der portugiesische Wein schmeckt gut.
The Portuguese wine tastes good.
Grammar Patterns
portugiesisch + Noun Portuguese + noun The Portuguese wine tastes good.
Similar Words
Similar: spanisch (Spanish), brasilianisch (Brazilian)
Etymology
From the country name 'Portugal' plus the common adjectival suffix '-isch', used for nationalities and languages.
Memory Tips
Directly linked to the country 'Portugal'. The '-isch' ending is a key pattern for nationalities in German.