vernacular

• Die Alltagssprache betreffend, die von gewöhnlichen Menschen einer bestimmten Region oder Gruppe gesprochen wird, im Gegensatz zur formellen oder literarischen Sprache.

Relating to the everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or group, as opposed to formal or literary language.

1. Everyday languageC1formal

   Relating to the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country.

   Umgangssprachlich / Volkssprachlich

   • The author wrote in a vernacular style to connect with local readers.
   • Vernacular architecture reflects the traditions of the region.
   • The poem uses vernacular expressions from the 19th century.

   Synonymecolloquialcommondialectaleverydayinformalnativepopularspokenvulgar

2. Local or regionalC1formal

   Characteristic of a specific place or group, especially in terms of language or customs.

   Lokal oder regional

   • The vernacular music of the area features unique instruments.
   • He studied vernacular traditions in rural communities.
   • Vernacular art often tells stories of everyday life.

   Synonymeendemicindigenouslocalnativeregional

   Antonymestandarduniversal

• Substantiv, das die Sprache oder den Dialekt bezeichnet, die von gewöhnlichen Menschen in einer bestimmten Region oder einem Land gesprochen werden, im Gegensatz zur formellen oder literarischen Sprache.

A noun referring to the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country, as opposed to formal or literary language.

1. Everyday languageB2formal

   The language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country, as opposed to formal or literary language.

   Umgangssprache

   • The author wrote the poem in the local vernacular to connect with readers.
   • In many countries, the vernacular differs significantly from the official language.
   • The teacher encouraged students to express themselves in their own vernacular.

   Synonymedialectidiomlingua francapatoisslang

2. Specialized terminologyC1formal

   The distinctive vocabulary or jargon used by a particular group, profession, or subculture.

   Fachjargon

   • The medical vernacular is full of terms that are hard for patients to understand.
   • Programmers often use technical vernacular when discussing code.
   • The legal vernacular can be confusing for those without a law background.

   Synonymeargotcantidiomjargonlingoparlancepatoisphraseologyslangterminology