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regional
Relating to a specific geographic region or characteristic of it.
example
Auf dem Markt werden viele regionale Produkte angeboten.
Many regional products are offered at the market.
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Word family
The adjective 'regional' derives directly from the noun 'die Region' (the region). It describes everything that belongs to a specific region or is typical of it.
EXAMPLE
Diese Käsesorte ist eine regionale Spezialität aus dem Allgäu.
This type of cheese is a regional specialty from the Allgäu.
Typical collocations
In connection with culture and trade, 'regional' is often used for things that come from a specific area. Typical combinations are 'regionale Produkte' (regional products), 'regionale Küche' (regional cuisine), or 'regionale Traditionen' (regional traditions).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Wochenmarkt kaufe ich am liebsten regionale Produkte.
At the weekly market, I prefer to buy regional products.
Limited scope
When 'regional' describes the reach of something, it is limited to a specific area. For example, people speak of 'regionale Nachrichten' (regional news), 'regionaler Nahverkehr' (regional public transport), or 'regionale Unterschiede' (regional differences).
EXAMPLE
Der Streik betrifft nur den regionalen Zugverkehr.
The strike only affects regional train service.
Compare with
regional vs international
international
'international' and 'regional' both describe the area something relates to. 'international' goes beyond national borders and concerns several countries or people from different countries. 'regional' stays within a specific area or is typical of that area. So the contrast is: large-scale and across countries versus limited to a region. For companies, events, news, or products, 'international' is appropriate when several countries play a role. 'regional' fits when a specific area is the focus.
regional
Im Supermarkt kauft Lena gern regionales Gemüse aus der Umgebung.
At the supermarket, Lena likes to buy regional vegetables from the surrounding area.
international
Die Messe ist international, deshalb kommen Gäste aus vielen Ländern.
The trade fair is international, so guests come from many countries.
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