traditionell
Translation
traditional, conventional
Examples
Wir essen ein traditionelles deutsches Gericht.
We are eating a traditional German dish.
Das ist eine sehr traditionelle Familie.
This is a very traditional family.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is traditional (something) is traditional This is a traditional method.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herkömmlich, konventionell; Antonyms: modern, unkonventionell
Etymology
From Latin 'traditio' (a handing down). It's a direct cognate of the English 'traditional'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'traditional'. Just pronounce it with a German accent.