westfälisch
Westphalian
Relating to the region of Westphalia in Germany, its inhabitants, its culture, or its dialect.
EXAMPLE
Zum Abendessen gab es westfälischen Schinken mit Pumpernickel.
For dinner there was Westphalian ham with pumpernickel.
westfälisch
Westphalian
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Word formation
The adjective 'westfälisch' (Westphalian) is derived from the name of the region 'Westfalen' (Westphalia). The ending '-isch' is often used to form adjectives from geographical names.
EXAMPLE
Die westfälische Landschaft ist von vielen Feldern und Wiesen geprägt.
The Westphalian landscape is characterized by many fields and meadows.
Use in a sentence
Like most adjectives, 'westfälisch' (Westphalian) can stand before a noun or be used with a verb like 'sein' (to be). In the first case it is declined; in the second case it is not.
EXAMPLE
Ich mag die westfälische Küche sehr.
I really like Westphalian cuisine.
Typical collocations
The adjective is often used in connection with culinary specialties, culture, and the language of the region. Common combinations are 'westfälischer Schinken' (Westphalian ham), 'westfälische Spezialität' (Westphalian specialty), or 'westfälische Mundart' (Westphalian dialect).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Markt wird eine westfälische Spezialität mit dicken Bohnen angeboten.
At the market, a Westphalian specialty with broad beans is being offered.
Compare with
westfälisch vs westdeutsch
West German
Westfälisch and westdeutsch can both express a connection with the west of Germany. Westfälisch limits this connection to the region of Westphalia. Westdeutsch is geographically broader and can refer to various regions in the west of present-day Germany.
westfälisch
Die Ausstellung zeigt westfälische Bräuche aus der Region Westfalen.
The exhibition showcases Westphalian customs from the Westphalia region.
westdeutsch
Die Ausstellung zeigt westdeutsche Bräuche aus mehreren Regionen im Westen Deutschlands.
The exhibition showcases West German customs from several regions in western Germany.
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