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.
Nordic
Relates to certain winter sports that originated in Scandinavia, especially cross-country skiing and ski jumping.
Zur nordischen Kombination gehören ein Sprung von der Schanze und ein Langlaufrennen.
Nordic combined includes a jump from the ski jump and a cross-country skiing race.
Nordic
In historical anthropology and outdated racial theories, the term for a human type that was associated with features such as tall stature, blond hair, and blue eyes.
Die nationalsozialistische Ideologie missbrauchte das Konzept des 'nordischen Menschen' für ihre rassistischen Zwecke.
Nazi ideology misused the concept of the 'Nordic person' for its racist purposes.
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The use of 'nordisch' (Nordic) to describe people is outdated and historically carries strongly negative associations.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.
Norwegian
Nordisch and norwegisch can both refer to culture in northern Europe. Norwegisch refers exclusively to Norway, while nordisch encompasses several countries in the region. Use norwegisch for a single country and nordisch for something shared across countries.
Das Festival zeigt nordische Musik aus Norwegen, Schweden und Finnland.
The festival features Nordic music from Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
Das Festival zeigt norwegische Musik aus verschiedenen Teilen Norwegens.
The festival features Norwegian music from various parts of Norway.
