Erfurt
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Erfurt
Refers to the city of Erfurt in Thuringia; originating from Erfurt or belonging to Erfurt. It is an indeclinable adjective derived from the name of a city.
Die Erfurter Puffbohne ist eine lokale Spezialität.
The Erfurt broad bean is a local specialty.
Adjectives that are derived from the name of a city and end in '-er' are not declined. The form 'erfurter' (Erfurt) therefore always stays the same, no matter what gender, case, or number the noun has.
Der Erfurter Dom ist ein beeindruckendes Bauwerk.
Erfurt Cathedral is an impressive building.
This adjective is formed by adding the ending '-er' to the name of the city Erfurt. This pattern is very common in German for expressing that something belongs to a city.
Die Ausstellung zeigt Werke Erfurter Künstler.
The exhibition shows works by Erfurt artists.
Because 'erfurter' (Erfurt) is derived from the proper noun 'Erfurt,' it is always capitalized, even when it stands before a noun like a normal adjective.
Das Erfurter Rathaus befindet sich am Fischmarkt.
Erfurt City Hall is located on the Fischmarkt.
