ADJECTIVE

herkömmlich/ˈheːɐ̯ˌkœmlɪç/conventional; traditional; customary

herkömmlich is a German adjective that means conventional, traditional, or customary. It is pronounced /ˈheːɐ̯ˌkœmlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "herkömmlicher" and "herkömmlichsten".

Definitions

1.traditional; established by custom; usual(general description)

a.conforming to what is traditionally done or believed

Im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Methoden ist diese Technik viel effizienter.Compared to conventional methods, this technique is much more efficient.

b.customary or ordinary in a society or field

Wir benutzen einen herkömmlichen Herd zum Kochen.We use a conventional stove for cooking.

Adjective Forms

Positiveherkömmlich
Comparativeherkömmlicher
Superlativeherkömmlichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "herkömmlich" mean in English?
"herkömmlich" means conventional, traditional, or customary. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "herkömmlich"?
"herkömmlich" is pronounced /ˈheːɐ̯ˌkœmlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "herkömmlich"?
The comparative of "herkömmlich" is "herkömmlicher" and the superlative is "herkömmlichsten".
What part of speech is "herkömmlich"?
"herkömmlich" is a adjective in German.

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