German word

niederösterreichisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈniːdɐˌøːstəʁaɪ̯çɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveLower Austrian

Example

Ich trinke niederösterreichischen Wein.

I drink Lower Austrian wine.

Illustration for niederösterreichisch (Lower Austrian)

More examples

In den Dörfern hört man oft niederösterreichischen Dialekt.

In the villages, people often hear a dialect of Lower Austria.

Core concept

A regional label linking a product, person, or tradition to Lower Austria.

Common phrases

  • niederösterreichischer Dialekt

    dialect of Lower Austria

  • niederösterreichische Landschaft

    landscape of Lower Austria

Similar words

österreichisch: Relating to the country of Austria in general.
wienerisch: Relating to Vienna, its culture, or its distinctive speech.
regional: Relating to a specific region or locality.

Definition in German

Von Niederösterreich herkommend; auf Personen, Produkte oder Bräuche aus diesem Land bezogen.

Word origin

Niederösterreichisch is derived from Niederösterreich by adding -isch, a common German ending for geographic and relational adjectives.

Usage tips

  • The adjective describes association with the state, while origin is often expressed directly with aus Niederösterreich for a person.

Other meanings

  • from Lower Austriaadjective

Related words

  • Niederösterreicherperson from Lower Austrianoun
  • Niederösterreicherinwoman from Lower Austrianoun

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