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thüringisch
Thuringian
Relating to the German federal state of Thuringia, its inhabitants, or their dialect.
example
Ihr thüringischer Akzent war kaum zu überhören.
Her Thuringian accent was hard to miss.
thüringisch
Thuringian
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Word structure
The adjective 'thüringisch' (Thuringian) is derived from the name of the federal state 'Thüringen' (Thuringia). The ending '-isch' is a very common way to form adjectives from geographical names.
EXAMPLE
Die thüringische Landschaft ist bekannt für ihre Wälder.
The Thuringian landscape is known for its forests.
Use as an adjective
'Thüringisch' (Thuringian) is a normal adjective and is declined when it comes before a noun. Its ending adapts to the gender, case, and number of the noun.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben eine typisch thüringische Bratwurst gegessen.
We ate a typical Thuringian bratwurst.
Use as an adverb
When the word describes how someone speaks (that is, refers to the dialect), it is used as an adverb and written in lowercase. In this form, it remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Mein Großvater spricht noch echtes Thüringisch.
My grandfather still speaks real Thuringian dialect.
Compare with
thüringisch vs thüringer
Thuringian
'thüringer' and 'thüringisch' both refer to Thuringia. 'thüringer' often comes directly before fixed terms, especially for origin or affiliation, for example with products, places, or people. It is not declined. 'thüringisch' is more flexible and can also describe the dialect, the style, or generally something typical of Thuringia. The words can be confused because both can mean 'from Thuringia'. In practice: with fixed names, 'thüringer' often sounds natural; for language, style, or general description, 'thüringisch' is more likely.
thüringisch
Herr Becker spricht mit seinen Eltern oft thüringisch.
Mr. Becker often speaks Thuringian with his parents.
thüringer
Am Wochenende kaufen wir thüringer Bratwurst für den Grillabend.
At the weekend, we are buying Thuringian bratwurst for the barbecue.
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