Refers to the city of Dresden, originating from Dresden or belonging to Dresden. This adjective is derived from a geographical name and is invariable, so it is not declined.
example
Der Dresdner Christstollen ist eine weltberühmte Spezialität.
Dresden Christstollen is a world-famous specialty.
Usage tips
Invariable adjective
Adjectives that are derived from city names and end in '-er' are not declined. The form 'dresdner' therefore always stays the same, regardless of the gender, case, or number of the noun.
EXAMPLE
der dresdner Striezelmarkt
the Dresden Striezelmarkt
Word formation with '-er'
This type of adjective is formed by adding the ending '-er' to the name of a city. This pattern applies to many German cities and regions.
EXAMPLE
Die Hamburger Hafenrundfahrt ist bei Touristen sehr beliebt.
The Hamburg harbor tour is very popular with tourists.
Lowercase spelling
Although it is derived from the proper noun 'Dresden', the adjective 'dresdner' is written in lowercase within a sentence, as long as it is not at the beginning of the sentence.