German word

rheinland-pfälzisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯nlantˈp͡fɛlt͡sɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveRhineland-Palatinate

Example

Das rheinland-pfälzische Bier ist sehr beliebt.

Rhineland-Palatinate beer is very popular.

Illustration for rheinland-pfälzisch (Rhineland-Palatinate)

More examples

Auf dem Markt entdeckte ich eine rheinland-pfälzische Spezialität.

At the market, I discovered a Rhineland-Palatinate specialty.

Core concept

A person, product, or dialect carries a label linking it to the state formed by the Rhineland and the Palatinate.

Common phrases

  • rheinland-pfälzische Spezialität

    Rhineland-Palatinate specialty

  • rheinland-pfälzische Küche

    Rhineland-Palatinate cuisine

  • rheinland-pfälzischer Fußballverein

    Rhineland-Palatinate football club

Similar words

bayerisch: Relating to Bavaria, its people, products, or dialects.
baden-württembergisch: Relating to Baden-Wuerttemberg, its people, products, or dialects.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Personen, Dinge oder Dialekte, die aus dem Bundesland Rheinland-Pfalz stammen.

Word origin

The adjective derives from the compound place name Rheinland-Pfalz by adding the German suffix -isch.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the capitalized English adjective, rheinland-pfälzisch is lowercase in German and takes normal adjective endings, as in rheinland-pfälzische Bier.

Related words

  • Rheinland-PfälzischRhineland-Palatinateadjective
  • Rheinland-Pfälzerinwoman from Rhineland-Palatinatenoun

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