ländlich
Translation
rural, rustic, country
Examples
Wir leben in einer ländlichen Gegend.
We live in a rural area.
Die ländliche Ruhe gefällt mir sehr.
I really like the rural peace and quiet.
Er bevorzugt ländliche Kleidung.
He prefers rustic clothing.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + [Noun] (attributive) That is a rural house.
[Noun] + to be + [Adjective] (predicative) Life here is very rural.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dörflich (village-like), rustikal (rustic); Antonyms: städtisch (urban), urban
Etymology
From 'Land' (country, land) + the adjective-forming suffix '-lich' (similar to '-ly' or '-ish'). Literally 'land-ish' or 'country-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'land'. The suffix '-lich' makes it an adjective, so it describes something related to the 'land' or countryside.