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steirisch
Styrian
Relating to Styria, a federal state in Austria, its inhabitants, or its culture.
example
Steirisches Kürbiskernöl ist eine bekannte kulinarische Spezialität.
Styrian pumpkin seed oil is a well-known culinary specialty.
steirisch
Styrian
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Meanings
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Word formation
The adjective 'steirisch' (Styrian) is derived from the name of the federal state 'die Steiermark' (Styria). The ending '-isch' is a typical way to form adjectives from geographical names.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Wein ist steirisch und schmeckt hervorragend.
This wine is Styrian and tastes excellent.
Typical collocations
'Steirisch' (Styrian) is often connected with culinary or cultural specialties. Common combinations are 'steirisches Kürbiskernöl' (Styrian pumpkin seed oil), 'steirischer Wein' (Styrian wine), or 'steirische Äpfel' (Styrian apples).
EXAMPLE
Zum Salat essen wir am liebsten steirisches Kürbiskernöl.
With salad, we like Styrian pumpkin seed oil best.
Use to indicate origin
The adjective is used to describe the origin of people or things from Styria. It can stand before a noun or be used with verbs like 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Der steirische Dialekt ist für viele Deutsche schwer zu verstehen.
The Styrian dialect is hard for many Germans to understand.
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