ADJECTIVE
herkömmlich/ˈheːɐ̯ˌkœmlɪç/traditional; conventional; customary
herkömmlich is a German adjective that means traditional, conventional, or customary. It is pronounced /ˈheːɐ̯ˌkœmlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "herkömmlicher" and "herkömmlichsten".
Definitions
1.traditional, established, or commonly used over a long time(general)
a.conforming to what has long been accepted or used
Die herkömmliche Methode ist zwar langsam, aber zuverlässig.—The traditional method is slow but reliable.
b.opposed to something new or innovative
Im Vergleich zu modernen Energiesparlampen verbrauchen herkömmliche Glühbirnen mehr Strom.—Compared to modern energy-saving lamps, conventional light bulbs consume more electricity.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | herkömmlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | herkömmlicher |
| Superlative | herkömmlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "herkömmlich" mean in English?
- "herkömmlich" means traditional, conventional, 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.
