colloquial language
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colloquial language
The form of language used in everyday spoken communication, which differs from more formal written language or technical language.
Der Ausdruck „Läuft bei dir“ ist ein typisches Beispiel für die heutige Umgangssprache.
The expression 'Läuft bei dir' is a typical example of today's colloquial language.
The word is made up of 'Umgang' (interaction/contact) and 'Sprache' (language). 'Umgang' comes from the verb 'umgehen mit' (to deal with/interact with) and means social contact. So 'Umgangssprache' is literally the 'language of daily interaction.'
In der Umgangssprache gibt es viele verkürzte Wörter.
In colloquial language, there are many shortened words.
The word is almost always used with the preposition 'in' and the dative to describe where an expression is commonly used. The fixed phrase is 'in der Umgangssprache' (in colloquial language).
In der Umgangssprache sagt man oft „kriegen“ statt „bekommen“.
In colloquial language, people often say 'kriegen' instead of 'bekommen.'
Common formulations are 'ein Wort aus der Umgangssprache' (a word from colloquial language), 'etwas ist umgangssprachlich' (something is colloquial), or 'in die Umgangssprache übergehen' (to enter colloquial language).
Viele Wörter aus dem Englischen sind in die deutsche Umgangssprache übergegangen.
Many words from English have entered German colloquial language.
dialect
'Dialekt' and 'Umgangssprache' both describe forms of language that are not simply formal Standard German. But the difference is important. A dialect is regional: it belongs to a specific place or area and can have its own pronunciation, words, and grammar. Colloquial language is everyday and rather informal: you use it in conversation with friends, family, or colleagues, but it does not have to be regional. Learners confuse the words because both often occur in speech and feel less formal. Remember: 'Dialekt' is more about the region, while 'Umgangssprache' is more about everyday situations and an informal style.
Kann das Team in der Präsentation weniger Umgangssprache verwenden?
Can the team use less colloquial language in the presentation?
Zu Hause spricht er Dialekt, aber im Büro benutzt er Standarddeutsch.
At home he speaks dialect, but at the office he uses Standard German.