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conventional
Following the usual social rules, forms, or opinions; traditional and not original.
Sie entschieden sich für eine ganz konventionelle Hochzeit mit Kirche und weißem Kleid.
They decided on a completely conventional wedding with a church and a white dress.
conventional
In agriculture or medicine, referring to traditional, non-organic or non-alternative methods.
Konventionell angebautes Gemüse ist oft günstiger als Bioware.
Conventionally grown vegetables are often cheaper than organic produce.
conventional
In the military field, referring to weapons or warfare that are not nuclear, biological, or chemical.
Das Abkommen begrenzt die Anzahl der konventionellen Streitkräfte in der Region.
The agreement limits the number of conventional armed forces in the region.
The adjective 'konventionell' (conventional) is derived from the noun 'die Konvention' (the rule, the agreement). So it describes something that follows general rules or customs.
Seine Denkweise ist sehr konventionell und er mag keine Experimente.
His way of thinking is very conventional, and he doesn't like experiments.
In its general meaning, 'konventionell' (conventional) is often used for lifestyles, opinions, or methods. Typical combinations are 'konventionelle Ansichten' (conventional views), 'eine konventionelle Methode' (a conventional method), or 'konventionelle Kleidung' (conventional clothing).
Er führt ein sehr konventionelles Leben mit Haus, Job und Familie.
He leads a very conventional life with a house, job, and family.
In connection with food and agriculture, 'konventionell' (conventional) always means 'nicht-biologisch' (non-organic). You can recognize this meaning from words such as 'Anbau' (cultivation), 'Landwirtschaft' (agriculture), or 'Haltung' (animal husbandry).
Die Eier stammen aus konventioneller Haltung.
The eggs come from conventional farming.
In a military or political context, 'konventionell' (conventional) always means 'nicht-atomar, -biologisch oder -chemisch' (non-nuclear, non-biological, or non-chemical). Watch for words such as 'Waffen' (weapons), 'Streitkräfte' (armed forces), or 'Kriegsführung' (warfare).
Das Land verfügt über eine große Armee mit konventionellen Waffen.
The country has a large army with conventional weapons.
classic / classical
Both words can describe an established method. Klassisch emphasizes a typical or proven model approach, while konventionell refers to the conventional method in contrast to alternative procedures. When the contrast is with an alternative, konventionell is usually more precise; when the focus is on the familiar model approach, klassisch is the better choice.
Diese konventionelle Behandlung wird im Gegensatz zu alternativen Verfahren eingesetzt.
This conventional treatment is used in contrast to alternative procedures.
Diese klassische Behandlung gilt als typischer Ansatz bei dieser Krankheit.
This classic treatment is considered a typical approach to this disease.
