zünftig

hearty; traditional; proper

English translations

  1. 01

    substantial

  2. 02

    lively

  3. 03

    good

Word details

German meaning
Traditionell, urig, echt; auch: ordentlich, tüchtig.
English meaning
Traditional, hearty, proper
Synonym
traditionell, urig
German example
Das zünftige Essen in der Almhütte schmeckte ausgezeichnet.
English example
The traditional meal in the mountain hut tasted excellent.
Comparative
zünftigerSuperlative: am zünftigsten

Example sentences with “zünftig”

  1. Wir hatten eine zünftige Brotzeit. (We had a hearty snack.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it regional?

Yes, it is very common in Southern Germany and Austria, especially in the context of food or celebrations.