This is the 2295th most frequent German word.
ig
"ig" is a suffix in German, meaning "-y" or "-like," used to form adjectives.
Here, "eisig" is an adjective derived from "Eis" (ice) with the suffix "-ig" to describe something related to or having the quality of ice.
Das Wetter ist wirklich eisig heute.
The weather is really icy today.
In this sentence, "eigentümlich" uses the suffix "-ig" to form an adjective indicating a characteristic or property.
Sie hat eine eigentümliche Art zu sprechen.
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
"Seidig" utilizes the '-ig' suffix to form an adjective meaning having the quality or texture of silk.