Relating to the city or the federal state of Salzburg in Austria; originating from there. As an adjective, this form is invariable.
example
Die Salzburger Festspiele sind ein weltberühmtes Kulturereignis.
The Salzburg Festival is a world-famous cultural event.
Usage tips
Invariable adjective
Adjectives derived from a city name with the ending '-er' are not declined. 'Salzburger' always keeps this form, no matter what gender, case, or number the noun has.
EXAMPLE
Wir besuchen einen Salzburger Freund.
We are visiting a friend from Salzburg.
Word formation
The word is formed from the city name 'Salzburg' and the ending '-er'. This pattern is used for many adjectives that refer to a city, for example in 'Berliner' or 'Hamburger'.
EXAMPLE
Die Salzburger Mozartwoche findet jedes Jahr im Januar statt.
The Salzburg Mozart Week takes place every year in January.
Typical collocations
The adjective 'salzburger' is part of many well-known names. The best known are the 'Salzburger Festspiele' (Salzburg Festival, a music and theater festival) and 'Salzburger Nockerl' (a famous sweet dish).