düsseldorfer
Düsseldorf
Relating to the city of Düsseldorf or originating from it. This adjective is not declined.
EXAMPLE
Der Düsseldorfer Karneval ist weltbekannt.
The Düsseldorf Carnival is world-famous.
düsseldorfer
Düsseldorf
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Not declinable
Adjectives derived from the name of a city and ending in '-er' are never declined. The form 'düsseldorfer' always stays the same, no matter what gender, case, or number follows.
EXAMPLE
Ich mag den düsseldorfer Senf.
I like Düsseldorf mustard.
Word formation
This adjective is formed by adding the ending '-er' to the name of the city 'Düsseldorf'. Unlike the city name, the adjective is written in lowercase in German.
EXAMPLE
Die düsseldorfer Altstadt ist für ihre vielen Kneipen bekannt.
Düsseldorf's old town is known for its many pubs.
Typical collocations
The adjective is often used to refer to institutions, specialties, or events from Düsseldorf, e.g. 'düsseldorfer Flughafen' (Düsseldorf Airport), 'düsseldorfer EG' (ice hockey club), or 'düsseldorfer Rheinpromenade' (Düsseldorf Rhine promenade).
EXAMPLE
Die Königsallee ist eine berühmte düsseldorfer Einkaufsstraße.
Königsallee is a famous Düsseldorf shopping street.
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