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tiroler
Tyrolean
Relates to the region of Tyrol in the Alps (Austria and Italy), its inhabitants, or its culture.
example
Zum Wandern trug er traditionelle Tiroler Bergschuhe.
For hiking, he wore traditional Tyrolean mountain boots.
tiroler
Tyrolean
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No declension
Adjectives derived from place names and ending in '-er' are not declined. The form 'Tiroler' (Tyrolean) always stays the same, regardless of the case, gender, or number that follows.
EXAMPLE
Das ist ein alter Tiroler Brauch.
That is an old Tyrolean custom.
Always capitalized
As a derivation from a geographical proper noun (Tirol), the adjective 'Tiroler' (Tyrolean) is always capitalized, even when it comes before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Die Tiroler Küche ist sehr deftig.
Tyrolean cuisine is very hearty.
Typical collocations
The adjective is often used to describe specialties, traditions, or geographical features of the region. Typical examples are 'Tiroler Speck' (Tyrolean bacon), 'Tiroler Alpen' (Tyrolean Alps), or 'ein Tiroler Hut' (a Tyrolean hat).
EXAMPLE
Zum Abendessen gab es eine Platte mit Tiroler Käse.
For dinner, there was a platter with Tyrolean cheese.
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