Sibirische

Sibirische is a German adjective meaning “of or relating to Siberia,” the vast region in northern Asia. The form is used to describe things associated with Siberia and can function in attributive position with standard German endings, for example die sibirische Taiga or ein sibirischer Winter. Because it is an adjective, the ending changes with gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.

In usage, sibirische describes geography, climate, flora, fauna, and culture linked to Siberia. Common expressions include the sibirische Taiga (the taiga forest of Siberia), die sibirische Tundra, or sibirische Kälte to convey the extreme cold characteristic of many Siberian parts. The term also appears in scientific and descriptive contexts when distinguishing Siberian ecosystems, landscapes, or climatic conditions from those of other regions.

Sibirische is often encountered in relation to well-known references in science and everyday language, such as Siberian wildlife or regional climates. In this sense it functions similarly to other regional adjectives in German, linking a noun to a broader geographical identity. It is distinct from the noun forms used for people from the region, such as Sibirier or Sibier, which are not produced by the same adjective form.

See also: Siberia, Siberian tiger, Siberian husky.