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chinesisch

Chinese

adjective khi-NAY-zish Less Common

Usage Note

chinesisch is the adjective and stays lowercase, while the language and country (Chinesisch, China) are capitalised. The initial 'ch' is the soft palatal sound, not 'tsh'. A Chinese person is ein Chinese / eine Chinesin.

Examples

"Wir essen gern chinesisches Essen."

Natural Translation

We like eating Chinese food.

Literal Translation

We eat gladly Chinese food.

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