German word

böhmisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbøːmɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveBohemian

Example

Das ist ein böhmisches Lied.

That is a song from Bohemia.

Illustration for böhmisch (Bohemian)

More examples

Er ist böhmischer Herkunft.

He is of Bohemian origin.

Core concept

A distinctly Bohemian character carried by a local accent, language, custom, or cultural object.

Common phrases

  • mit böhmischem Akzent

    with a Bohemian accent

  • böhmisches Gericht

    Bohemian dish

Similar words

tschechisch: Relating to the Czech people, their language, or the Czech Republic.
dialektal: Relating to a dialect used in a particular region.
regional: Relating to a particular local area or region.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für Personen oder Dinge, die mit Böhmen in Verbindung stehen, besonders für Sprache, Akzent oder lokale Traditionen.

Word origin

Böhmisch is formed from Böhmen with the German adjective ending -isch, meaning related to the place called Bohemia.

Usage tips

  • The phrase böhmische Dörfer means something completely incomprehensible, so context can make böhmisch figurative rather than geographic.

Related words

  • böhmischstämmigof Bohemian descentadjective
  • BöhmerBohemiannoun

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