German word

saarländisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaːɐ̯lɛndɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveSaarland

Example

Die saarländische Küche ist sehr beliebt.

Saarland cuisine is very popular.

Illustration for saarländisch (Saarland)

More examples

Der saarländische Dialekt unterscheidet sich deutlich vom Hochdeutschen.

The Saarland dialect clearly differs from Standard German.

Core concept

A regional stamp from the Saarland shows through in local food, people, places, and customs.

Common phrases

  • der saarländische Dialekt

    the Saarland dialect

  • ein saarländischer Einwohner

    a Saarland resident

  • saarländische Traditionen

    Saarland traditions

Similar words

regional: Limited to or characteristic of a specific area.
kulinarisch: Concerned with food, cooking, or the enjoyment of meals.
traditionell: Based on customs and practices maintained over a long period.
kulturell: Relating to a society's arts, customs, beliefs, and way of life.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Sachen, Menschen oder Merkmale, die zum Saarland gehören.

Word origin

Saarländisch is formed from the place name Saarland with the productive German adjective suffix -isch.

Usage tips

  • For a resident, German usually uses Saarländer or Saarländerin, while saarländisch describes regional qualities and associated things.

Other meanings

  • Saarland-styleadjective

Related words

  • SaarländerSaarlandernoun
  • Saarländerinfemale Saarlandernoun

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