colloquial
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colloquial
Refers to the language used in everyday, informal conversation, as opposed to formal written language or technical language.
Der Ausdruck 'keinen Bock haben' ist umgangssprachlich.
The expression 'keinen Bock haben' (to not feel like it) is colloquial.
The word is made up of 'Umgang' (interaction/everyday dealings) and 'sprachlich' (linguistic). So it literally describes something that belongs to the language of everyday interaction. The 's' in the middle is a linking s, which connects the two parts of the word.
Viele Wörterbücher markieren, ob ein Wort umgangssprachlich ist.
Many dictionaries mark whether a word is colloquial.
This adjective is used almost exclusively to talk about language itself. It is used to describe words, expressions, or an entire style as informal.
Das Wort „krass“ ist ein sehr umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck.
The word 'krass' (extreme/awesome) is a very colloquial expression.
Common combinations are 'ein umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck' (a colloquial expression), 'eine umgangssprachliche Wendung' (a colloquial phrase), or 'ein umgangssprachliches Wort' (a colloquial word). It is also often used in the structure 'umgangssprachlich für ...' (colloquial for ...).
„Glotze“ ist umgangssprachlich für „Fernseher“.
'Glotze' is colloquial for 'Fernseher' (television).
elected / refined
'gewählt' and 'umgangssprachlich' are often opposites when talking about language. 'gewählt' means a polished, refined, and rather formal way of expressing yourself. 'umgangssprachlich' means the language you use in everyday life with friends, family, or colleagues. It is more casual and often less official. In a speech, application, or official email, 'gewählt' is more appropriate. In ordinary conversation, 'umgangssprachlich' sounds more natural.
Im Chat schreibt Tom oft umgangssprachliche Sätze.
In chats, Tom often writes colloquial sentences.
Bei der Feier bedankte sie sich mit gewählten Worten bei allen Gästen.
At the celebration, she thanked all the guests with refined words.