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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Meanings
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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
Both words indicate a connection with Thuringia. „thüringer“ is especially common in fixed names for people and products and is not declined, while „thüringisch“ is the general adjective and can be declined. „Thüringer“ is suitable in a fixed name, while „thüringisch“ is used in a freely formed description.
thüringisch
Im Museum lernten wir viel über thüringische Geschichte und Kultur.
At the museum, we learned a lot about Thuringian history and culture.
thüringer
Im Laden kaufte ich eine thüringer Spezialität aus der Region.
At the store, I bought a Thuringian specialty from the region.
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