norddeutsch
northern German
Relating to the region of northern Germany, its landscape, culture, or inhabitants.
EXAMPLE
Das norddeutsche Wetter ist oft windig und wechselhaft.
Northern German weather is often windy and changeable.
norddeutsch
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Meanings
norddeutsch
northern German
Relating to the mentality or the dialects spoken in northern Germany, especially Low German.
EXAMPLE
Ihre norddeutsche Art ist sehr direkt, aber herzlich.
Her northern German manner is very direct, but warm.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is simply composed of 'nord' (north) and 'deutsch' (German). So it describes anything that relates to the north of Germany.
EXAMPLE
Die Backsteingotik ist eine typisch norddeutsche Architektur.
Brick Gothic is a typically northern German style of architecture.
Capitalization
As an adjective, 'norddeutsch' (northern German) is written in lowercase. The related noun for the region, 'Norddeutschland' (northern Germany), is capitalized as a noun.
EXAMPLE
Er mag die norddeutsche Landschaft sehr.
He really likes the northern German landscape.
Typical collocations
Common collocations refer to geography, weather, and food. Examples are 'die norddeutsche Küste' (the northern German coast), 'das norddeutsche Tiefland' (the northern German lowlands), or 'die norddeutsche Küche' (northern German cuisine).
EXAMPLE
Fischbrötchen sind ein klassischer norddeutscher Imbiss.
Fish sandwiches are a classic northern German snack.
Cultural context
When it refers to people, 'norddeutsch' (northern German) often describes a particular mentality. Typical associations are a direct manner, reserve, or dry humor.
EXAMPLE
Sein norddeutscher Humor ist nicht für jeden sofort verständlich.
His northern German humor is not immediately understandable to everyone.
Compare with
norddeutsch vs plattdeutsch
Low German
Norddeutsch can generally refer to the dialects and language of northern Germany, but it can also refer to the region or its culture. Plattdeutsch is the more precise term when the Low German language or its speakers are meant. For a specific language designation, Plattdeutsch is therefore usually more suitable.
norddeutsch
In dem Dorf hört man noch einen norddeutschen Dialekt.
You can still hear a northern German dialect in the village.
plattdeutsch
Meine Großmutter spricht mit ihren Nachbarn Plattdeutsch.
My grandmother speaks Low German with her neighbors.
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