German word

bayerisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɪ̯əʁɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveBavarian

Example

Die bayerische Küche ist sehr lecker.

Bavarian cuisine is very tasty.

Illustration for bayerisch (Bavarian)

More examples

Beim Gespräch hörte ich seinen bayerischen Dialekt.

During the conversation, I heard his Bavarian dialect.

Core concept

A Bavarian dish, person, or custom carries a recognizable connection to the region of Bavaria.

Common phrases

  • ein bayerisches Fest

    a Bavarian festival

  • bayerische Musik

    Bavarian music

  • bayerischer Dialekt

    Bavarian dialect

Similar words

bayrisch: Describing things connected with Bavaria, including its cuisine, traditions, and people.
bairisch: Describing the speech and dialects associated with Bavaria.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Dinge, Personen oder Bräuche, die aus Bayern kommen oder dort üblich sind.

Word origin

The adjective bayerisch derives from the place name Bayern, whose older form is linked to the tribal name Baiuwari, plus -isch.

Usage tips

  • As an attributive adjective, bayerisch takes ordinary German endings, as in ein bayerisches Gericht and mit bayerischer Musik.

Other meanings

  • Bavarian-styleadjective

Related words

  • BayerBavarian mannoun
  • BayerinBavarian womannoun

Word lists with this word