adjectiveadverb

regional

regional

Etwas, das zu einer bestimmten Gegend oder Umgebung gehört und dort typisch oder verbreitet ist.

The German word "regional" is an adjective that means "relating to a region" or "local". It is derived from the noun "Region", which means "region" or "area". The suffix "-al" indicates something pertaining to or characteristic of the root word.

Similar words:

  • örtlich (local)
  • lokal (local)
  • gebietsbezogen (area-related)

Differences:

  • Regional usually refers to a larger geographical area like a district or province.
  • Örtlich and lokal often emphasize a more specific or smaller place (like a town or neighborhood).
  • Gebietsbezogen is more formal and specifically refers to connections related to an area, often in administrative or technical contexts.

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Examples

Wir unterstützen gerne regionale Produzenten.adjective

We happily support regional producers.

Regionale Spezialitäten erfreuen sich großer Beliebtheit.adjective

Regional specialties enjoy great popularity.

Dieses Restaurant bietet regionales Essen an.adjective

This restaurant offers regional food.

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