Holstein
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Holstein
Relating to the region of Holstein in northern Germany, its inhabitants, or its culture.
Die holsteinische Schweiz ist für ihre hügelige Landschaft und die vielen Seen bekannt.
Holstein Switzerland is known for its hilly landscape and its many lakes.
The adjective is formed from the name of the region 'Holstein' and the suffix '-isch' (-ish). This pattern is used for many geographic adjectives, e.g. 'bayerisch' (Bavarian), 'sächsisch' (Saxon).
Er sprach mit einem leichten holsteinischen Akzent.
He spoke with a slight Holstein accent.
When 'holsteinisch' is used as a normal adjective before a noun, it is written in lowercase. However, if it is part of a fixed proper name, it is capitalized.
Wir machten Urlaub an der holsteinischen Küste.
We went on vacation on the Holstein coast.
The adjective is often used in connection with the geography, culture, and cuisine of the region, for example 'holsteinische Landschaft' (Holstein landscape), 'holsteinische Küche' (Holstein cuisine), or 'holsteinische Spezialitäten' (Holstein specialties).
Zum Abendessen gab es eine typisch holsteinische Fischplatte.
For dinner, there was a typical Holstein fish platter.
