tropisch
Translation
tropical
Examples
Wir machen Urlaub in einem tropischen Land.
We are vacationing in a tropical country.
Tropische Früchte sind sehr lecker.
Tropical fruits are very delicious.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) tropical A tropical storm is approaching the coast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heiß (hot), exotisch (exotic); Antonyms: polar (polar), arktisch (arctic)
Etymology
From Greek 'tropikos' (of the solstice), referring to where the sun 'turns'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'tropical'. Picture a tropical paradise to remember it.