münchner
Munich
Refers to the city of Munich; originating from Munich or belonging to Munich. This adjective is not declined.
EXAMPLE
Die Münchner Frauenkirche ist das Wahrzeichen der Stadt.
The Munich Frauenkirche is the city's landmark.
münchner
Munich
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Not declinable
Adjectives derived from city names with '-er' are never declined. The form 'münchner' (Munich) always stays the same, no matter what gender, case, or number the noun has.
EXAMPLE
Ich trinke gern ein münchner Bier.
I like drinking Munich beer.
Word formation
This adjective follows the pattern 'city name + -er'. This pattern is very productive in German for expressing that something belongs to or is associated with a city.
EXAMPLE
Der Kölner Dom ist weltberühmt.
Cologne Cathedral is world-famous.
Lowercase spelling
As an adjective, 'münchner' (Munich) is written in lowercase. Exceptions are proper names, such as names of sights or institutions.
EXAMPLE
Viele Touristen bewundern das Münchner Glockenspiel am Marienplatz.
Many tourists admire the Munich Glockenspiel at Marienplatz.
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