australisch
The German word for 'australian' is australisch.
The adjective australisch is used to describe things of or pertaining to Australia, its people or its languages. Common uses include phrases like Australische Küche (Australian cuisine), Australische Kultur (Australian culture), Australische Flagge (Australian flag) and Australische Akzente (Australian accents).
Meaning: of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages (adj)
Which one should you use?
While australisch is the adjective, you may use related nouns to refer to people. Use Australier to refer to Australians (a mixed group or a group of males) and Australierin to refer to a single Australian woman. For a group consisting specifically of Australian women, use Australierinnen.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective australisch changes based on the noun it describes. It takes the ending -e when used with a feminine singular noun in the nominative case, such as in australische Frauen. It takes the ending -en when used with a masculine singular noun in the accusative case, such as in einen australischen Akzent.
Did you know?
- Because 'Australien' is a country name, the adjective australisch is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper name.
- The root of the word australisch comes from the Latin word 'australis', meaning 'southern', which is why it relates to the southern continent.
- In German, the word Australier is used for both the people and the citizens, but it is distinct from Aborigine, which is used to refer specifically to Indigenous Australians.
Examples in context
- Wo ist die australische Botschaft?Where is the Australian embassy?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the Australian embassy.Tatoeba #8222852 by Luiaard, translation #1759176 by loghaD
- Tom hat einen australischen Akzent.Tom has an Australian accent.This sentence is useful for describing an Australian accent.Tatoeba #1906016 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1904473 by CK
- Australische Frauen sind sehr schön.Australian women are very beautiful.This sentence is useful for describing Australian women.Tatoeba #8651934 by Melang, translation #595441 by CK
- Ein Australier hat eine interessante Präsentation gehalten.A male Australian gave an interesting presentation.
- Eine Australierin arbeitet als Wissenschaftlerin in Deutschland.A female Australian works as a scientist in Germany.
- Wir sind gestern mit ein paar Aussies ausgegangen.We went out with a few Aussies yesterday.
- Der Australier hat eine beeindruckende Leistung erbracht.The male Australian achieved an impressive performance.
- Die Australierin ist eine talentierte Künstlerin.The female Australian is a talented artist.
- Gestern habe ich einige Australier getroffen.Yesterday, I met some Australians.
- Die Australierinnen haben das Spiel gewonnen.The Australian women won the game.
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Example conversation
Julia and Julian are talking about a new coworker.
- JuliaIst der neue Kollege australisch?Is the new colleague Australian?
- JulianJa, er kommt aus Sydney.Yes, he comes from Sydney.
- JuliaIch mag den australischen Humor sehr.I like Australian humor very much.
- JulianIch auch, er ist sehr lustig.Me too, he is very funny.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “australian” translations and entries australisch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries australisch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
