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schwäbisch
Swabian
Relating to the region of Swabia, its inhabitants, its culture, or its dialect.
example
Ich esse gerne schwäbische Maultaschen.
I like eating Swabian Maultaschen.
schwäbisch
Swabian
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Word formation
The adjective 'schwäbisch' (Swabian) is derived from the region 'Schwaben' (Swabia). The ending '-isch' is often used to form adjectives from regions or countries.
EXAMPLE
Die schwäbische Landschaft ist sehr hügelig.
The Swabian landscape is very hilly.
Typical collocations
'Schwäbisch' (Swabian) is often connected with culture, food, and geography. Typical combinations are 'die Schwäbische Alb' (the Swabian Jura, a mountain region), 'der schwäbische Dialekt' (the Swabian dialect), and 'schwäbische Spezialitäten' (Swabian specialties).
EXAMPLE
Viele Touristen wandern gerne auf der Schwäbischen Alb.
Many tourists enjoy hiking in the Swabian Jura.
Cultural context
The adjective is often associated with the stereotype of thriftiness and diligence. In Germany, this trait is often attributed to Swabians humorously or appreciatively.
EXAMPLE
Er legt immer Geld zur Seite, das ist seine schwäbische Ader.
He always puts money aside; that's his Swabian streak.
Compare with
schwäbisch vs stuttgarter
Stuttgart
'stuttgarter' and 'schwäbisch' can be confused because Stuttgart is located in the Swabia region. However, 'stuttgarter' refers only to the city of Stuttgart or to something that belongs to Stuttgart. 'schwäbisch' is broader: it refers to the Swabia region, its people, culture, or dialect. So you say 'Stuttgarter Bahnhof' (Stuttgart train station) when talking about the city, but 'schwäbischer Dialekt' (Swabian dialect) when talking about the regional language. In addition, 'schwäbisch' can also be used for typical ideas about Swabians, such as thriftiness.
schwäbisch
Aylin versteht den schwäbischen Dialekt ihrer Nachbarin noch nicht gut.
Aylin does not yet understand her neighbor's Swabian dialect very well.
stuttgarter
Die Stuttgarter Innenstadt ist am Samstag sehr voll.
Stuttgart's city center is very crowded on Saturdays.
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