traditionell
Translation
traditional
Examples
Wir essen ein traditionelles deutsches Gericht.
We are eating a traditional German dish.
Das ist eine traditionelle Methode.
This is a traditional method.
Grammar Patterns
((traditional)) + Noun traditional + noun This is a traditional festival.
((sth. is)) ((traditional)) sth. is traditional This clothing is very traditional.
Similar Words
herkömmlich (conventional), konventionell (conventional); Antonyms: modern (modern)
Etymology
From Latin 'traditio' (a handing down). Related to the German noun 'die Tradition' (tradition).
Memory Tips
Something that follows 'Tradition' is 'traditionell'. The English word 'traditional' is a direct cognate.