terrestrisch
Translation
terrestrial, land-based, earthly
Examples
Wir studieren terrestrisches Leben.
We study terrestrial life.
Das Signal kommt von einem terrestrischen Sender.
The signal comes from a terrestrial transmitter.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun terrestrial... terrestrische Pflanzen
Similar Words
Synonyms: irdisch (earthly), landgebunden (land-bound); Antonyms: aquatisch (aquatic), extraterrestrisch (extraterrestrial)
Etymology
From Latin 'terra', meaning 'earth' or 'land'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'terrain' or the planet 'Terra' in science fiction. It all relates back to Earth or land.