Nordic
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Nordic
Relates to the countries of Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), as well as often Finland and Iceland, their culture, or their people.
Der nordische Einrichtungsstil verwendet helle Farben und natürliche Materialien.
Nordic interior design uses light colors and natural materials.
The adjective 'nordisch' (Nordic) is derived from the noun 'der Norden' (the north). The ending '-isch' often forms adjectives that express origin or belonging.
Das Wetter heute ist typisch nordisch: kühl und etwas regnerisch.
The weather today is typically Nordic: cool and somewhat rainy.
The exact meaning of 'nordisch' (Nordic) becomes clear from the context. If it is about culture, design, or geography, the Scandinavian countries are meant. In a sports context, it refers to certain winter sports.
Sie liebt nordische Krimis wegen der düsteren Atmosphäre.
She loves Nordic crime novels because of the gloomy atmosphere.
Common fixed combinations are 'nordische Länder' (Nordic countries), 'nordische Mythologie' (Norse mythology), and 'nordisches Design' (Nordic design, an interior design style).
Thor und Odin sind bekannte Götter der nordischen Mythologie.
Thor and Odin are well-known gods of Norse mythology.
In winter sports, there are fixed terms with 'nordisch' (Nordic). 'Die Nordische Kombination' (Nordic combined) is its own sport, combining ski jumping and cross-country skiing.
Beim Biathlon werden nordischer Skilauf und Schießen kombiniert.
In biathlon, Nordic skiing and shooting are combined.
The use of 'nordisch' (Nordic) to describe people is outdated and historically carries strongly negative associations. It is closely connected with the racial ideology of National Socialism and is avoided today.
In pseudowissenschaftlichen Schriften des 19. Jahrhunderts findet man die Idee eines 'nordischen' Menschentyps.
In pseudoscientific writings of the 19th century, one finds the idea of a 'Nordic' human type.
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'nördlich' and 'nordisch' sound similar, and both have to do with the north. 'nördlich' describes a location or direction, for example on a map. 'nordisch' refers more to Scandinavia and similar countries, their culture, or people. In addition, 'nordisch' is used for certain winter sports such as cross-country skiing or ski jumping. The confusion arises because both words sound like 'Norden' (north). For a position, you say 'nördlich'; for culture or sports from the north, you are more likely to say 'nordisch'.
Beim Training übt sie heute nordisches Skilaufen.
At training today, she is practicing Nordic skiing.
Der Parkplatz befindet sich nördlich des Parks.
The parking lot is located north of the park.