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conventional
In keeping with tradition, habit, or the usual standard; conventional.
Im Supermarkt finden Sie Bioprodukte direkt neben dem herkömmlichen Obst und Gemüse.
In the supermarket, you’ll find organic products right next to conventional fruit and vegetables.
The adjective 'herkömmlich' (conventional) is derived from the verb 'herkommen' (to come from). It therefore describes something that has “come down” from the past and become established as a tradition or standard.
Dieses Rezept wird nach herkömmlicher Art zubereitet.
This recipe is prepared in the conventional way.
'Herkömmlich' (conventional) is often used to describe standard methods or products. Common combinations are 'herkömmliche Landwirtschaft' (conventional farming), 'herkömmliche Methoden' (conventional methods), or 'herkömmliche Energiequellen' (conventional energy sources).
Viele Bauern stellen von herkömmlicher Landwirtschaft auf Bio um.
Many farmers are switching from conventional farming to organic.
The word is very often used to create a contrast with something new, modern, or alternative. It frequently appears in contexts where 'Bio' (organic), 'modern' (modern), or 'erneuerbar' (renewable) is the alternative.
Im Vergleich zu erneuerbaren Energien hat die herkömmliche Stromerzeugung viele Nachteile.
Compared with renewable energy, conventional power generation has many disadvantages.
classic / classical
Klassisch and herkömmlich can both describe an established solution as opposed to a modern alternative. Klassisch emphasizes a familiar or proven model, while herkömmlich refers only to the form that has been customary and conventional up to now. Use klassisch for a recognized standard solution and herkömmlich for the usual method.
Die herkömmliche Methode wird in unserem Betrieb noch immer regelmäßig verwendet.
The conventional method is still used regularly in our company.
Die klassische Methode gilt als bewährtes Modell für diese Aufgabe.
The classic method is considered a proven model for this task.
