🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

indisch

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɪndɪʃ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Indian/ˈɪn.di.ən/
adjectivenounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Indisches Essen ist sehr würzig."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to India, its people, or their languages.

    "The Indian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and diverse ingredients."
As noun
  1. 1

    A native or inhabitant of India.

    "She met an Indian who shared stories about his hometown."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Indian' derives from the Latin 'India', which referred to the region around the Indus River. The name evolved through Greek and Persian influences, reflecting the historical interactions of various cultures with the Indian subcontinent.

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