regional
Translation
regional, local
Examples
Wir kaufen regionale Produkte.
We buy regional products.
Das ist ein regionales Problem.
That is a regional problem.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + [Noun] regional ... Der regionale Wein schmeckt gut.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lokal, örtlich; Antonyms: global, international
Etymology
From Latin 'regio' (region). The '-al' suffix makes it an adjective. It's a direct cognate of English 'regional'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'region' on a map. 'regional' describes things from that specific area.