morgendlich
morning
Taking place in the morning, belonging to the morning, or typical of the morning.
EXAMPLE
Ich genieße die morgendliche Stille, bevor die Stadt erwacht.
I enjoy the morning quiet before the city wakes up.
morgendlich
morning
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Word structure
The adjective 'morgendlich' (morning) is derived from the noun 'der Morgen' (the morning). The ending '-lich' turns the noun into an adjective meaning 'belonging to the morning.'
EXAMPLE
Sein morgendlicher Kaffee ist ihm heilig.
His morning coffee is sacred to him.
Typical combinations
'Morgendlich' (morning) often describes things that are typical of the morning. Common combinations are 'die morgendliche Routine' (the morning routine), 'der morgendliche Spaziergang' (the morning walk), or 'das morgendliche Licht' (the morning light).
EXAMPLE
Die morgendliche Kühle war sehr erfrischend.
The morning coolness was very refreshing.
Style and usage
This adjective is mainly used attributively, that is, before a noun. It belongs more to written language and often sounds somewhat more formal or poetic than a phrasing with 'am Morgen' (in the morning).
EXAMPLE
Die morgendliche Routine hilft mir, gut in den Tag zu starten.
The morning routine helps me start the day well.
Compare with
morgendlich vs morgens
in the mornings
„Morgens“ and „morgendlich“ both relate to the morning, but they serve different functions in a sentence. „Morgens“ is an adverb and describes when something happens. „Morgendlich“ is an adjective and describes a noun that belongs to, takes place in, or is typical of the morning.
morgendlich
Der morgendliche Berufsverkehr beginnt schon um sieben Uhr.
The morning rush-hour traffic starts as early as seven o’clock.
morgens
Morgens trinke ich vor der Arbeit eine Tasse Kaffee.
In the mornings, I drink a cup of coffee before work.
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