German word

süddeutsch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzyːtˌdɔɪ̯tʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivesouthern German

Example

Ich mag süddeutsche Küche.

I like southern German cuisine.

Illustration for süddeutsch (southern German)

More examples

Die süddeutsche Lebensart legt Wert auf Gemütlichkeit.

The southern German way of life places value on coziness.

Core concept

A regional label covering the southern German landscape, its accents, food, and local traditions.

Common phrases

  • süddeutsche Küche

    southern German cuisine

  • süddeutsche Weine

    southern German wines

  • süddeutsche Lebensart

    southern German way of life

Similar words

landestypisch: Typical of a particular country or region in its customs, food, or language.
südlich: Located south of a stated place or reference point.
regional: Connected with a specific region and its distinctive features or products.
bayerisch: Relating to Bavaria, its culture, language, or cuisine.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Eigenschaften, Dialekte oder Traditionen, die aus dem süddeutschen Raum stammen oder typisch für ihn sind.

Word origin

The adjective combines German süd ('south') with deutsch ('German'), two inherited Germanic words, to describe things associated with Germany's south.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, süddeutsch is normally lowercase, while the related place name Süddeutschland is capitalized.

Other meanings

  • South Germanadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • SüddeutscherSouth Germannoun
  • SüddeutscheSouth Germansnoun
  • Süddeutschlandsouthern Germanynoun

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