umgangssprachlich
Translation
colloquial, informal, conversational
Examples
Das Wort 'krass' ist sehr umgangssprachlich.
The word 'krass' is very colloquial.
Er drückt sich oft umgangssprachlich aus.
He often expresses himself colloquially.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) Describes a noun. That is a colloquial expression.
((as an adverb)) Describes a verb. We're speaking very colloquially here.
Similar Words
informal, conversational; Antonyms: formal, literary
Etymology
Derived from 'Umgangssprache' (colloquial language), composed of 'Umgang' (interaction) + 'Sprache' (language). The '-lich' suffix forms the adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'interaction-language-ly'. The way you speak when interacting informally with people.