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).
oral / verbal
Mündlich describes the method of transmission: something is spoken rather than written. Umgangssprachlich, by contrast, describes relaxed, everyday language, regardless of whether it is spoken or written. Use mündlich for the method of transmission and umgangssprachlich for the informal language style.
Die Einladung wurde schriftlich verschickt, war aber umgangssprachlich formuliert.
The invitation was sent in writing, but it was worded colloquially.
Die Einladung wurde mündlich ausgesprochen, obwohl ihre Formulierung sehr formell war.
The invitation was given orally, even though its wording was very formal.
