German word

Spezialität

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃpet͡si̯aliˈtɛːt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlocal specialty

Example

Diese Stadt ist bekannt für ihre Spezialität.

This city is famous for its local specialty.

Illustration for Spezialität (local specialty)

More examples

Die Messe präsentiert eine regionale Spezialität.

The trade fair presents a regional specialty.

Core concept

One distinctive thing linked to a region, business, or person, whether it is a food, a product, or a field of skill.

Common phrases

  • regionale Spezialität

    regional specialty

  • lokale Spezialität

    local specialty

  • kulinarische Spezialität

    culinary specialty

Similar words

Delikatesse: A rare, high-quality food enjoyed on special occasions.
Regionalgericht: A dish made in a particular region and familiar to local people.

Definition in German

Eine typische Speise oder Ware einer Region oder eines Betriebs; auch ein besonderes Fachgebiet einer Person.

Word origin

German Spezialität was borrowed from French spécialité, which derives from Latin specialis, meaning particular or special.

Usage tips

  • Spezialität is feminine, so the forms are die Spezialität and die Spezialitäten; it can refer to a person's expertise as well as a food or product.

Other meanings

  • specialty productnoun
  • area of expertisenoun
  • delicacynoun

Opposites

  • Massenwaremass-produced goodsnoun
  • Alltagswareeveryday goodsnoun

Related words

Word lists with this word