German Conversation · Level 156
30 words
German word
rheinisch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯nɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveRhenish
Example
Die rheinische Küche ist sehr beliebt.
Rhenish cuisine is very popular.
More examples
Auf dem rheinischen Karneval hört man traditionelle Lieder.
At the Rhenish carnival, traditional songs can be heard.
Core concept
A map of the Rhineland with its river, local speech, food, and customs gathered around one regional character.
Common phrases
rheinisch Karneval
Rhenish carnival
rheinisch Dialekt
Rhenish dialect
rheinisch Küche
Rhenish cuisine
Similar words
rheinländisch: Associated with Rhineland traditions, regional speech, and customary practices.
regional: Extending across a region or reflecting its broad local character.
kölnerisch: Characteristic of Cologne and nearby areas, especially their customs and way of speaking.
Definition in German
Zur Region des Rheins gehörig; auf die Lebensart oder Sprache dieser Gegend bezogen.
Word origin
The adjective combines the regional name Rhein with the productive German suffix -isch, meaning that something relates to the Rhine region.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, rheinisch is lowercase in German, although the English adjective Rhenish is normally capitalized.
Other meanings
- Rhineland-styleadjective
Opposites
- hochdeutschHigh Germanadjective
Related words
- das RheinischeRhenish mattersnoun
- rheinischsprachigRhenish-speakingadjective