synthetisch
Translation
synthetic, artificial, man-made
Examples
Diese Kleidung ist aus synthetischem Stoff.
This clothing is made of synthetic fabric.
Synthetische Drogen sind sehr gefährlich.
Synthetic drugs are very dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective before a noun modifies the noun This is a synthetic material.
Similar Words
Synonyms: künstlich (artificial), artifiziell (artificial); Antonyms: natürlich (natural), organisch (organic)
Etymology
From Greek 'synthetikos' (skilled in putting together), from 'syn-' (together) + 'thetos' (placed).
Memory Tips
Think of 'synthesis' in chemistry, where elements are put together to create a new compound.