Semitic in German

Semitic in German is semitisch, schemitisch — Semitic means belonging to a family of related languages of the Middle East and North Africa that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic and ancient Akkadian and Phoenician.

Semitic in German

semitisch

adj

Of or pertaining to the Semites; of or pertaining to one or more Semitic peoples.

schemitisch

adj

Of or pertaining to the Semites; of or pertaining to one or more Semitic peoples.

What does "Semitic" mean?

adjective Belonging to a family of related languages of the Middle East and North Africa that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic and ancient Akkadian and Phoenician.
"Arabic and Hebrew share a Semitic root system of three consonants."
adjective Relating to the peoples who speak or historically spoke those languages, or to their cultures.
"The excavation uncovered inscriptions in an early Semitic script."
noun The Semitic branch of the Afroasiatic language family, or a language belonging to it.
"Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Semitic in a sentence

Arabic and Hebrew share a Semitic root system of three consonants.
Akkadian is the earliest attested Semitic language.
The excavation uncovered inscriptions in an early Semitic script.
Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet.

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Semitic" in German?

"Semitic" in German is semitisch, schemitisch. Semitic means: Belonging to a family of related languages of the Middle East and North Africa that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic and ancient Akkadian and Phoenician.

How do you use "Semitic" in a sentence?

Example: "Arabic and Hebrew share a Semitic root system of three consonants." In German, "Semitic" is semitisch, schemitisch.

Are there other ways to say "Semitic" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "Semitic": semitisch, schemitisch.

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