Kieliversion

Kieliversion is a term used in German-language contexts to refer to a version of something that is associated with the city of Kiel in northern Germany. The term does not have a fixed or official meaning; it is used informally to indicate that a document, product, or service has been tailored for Kiel, whether through regional content, language variants, or compliance with local regulations.

In practice, a Kieliversion might appear in municipal communications (a Kieliversion of a brochure might emphasize local events and transport options), in software localization (a Kieliversion of an app might include Kiel-specific services or translations in local phrases), or in publishing (a brochure released in Kiel as the Kieliversion).

Etymology: The word is formed by combining Kiel with Version, reflecting its association with the city and a particular version or edition of a material.

Because the term is not standardized, its meaning depends on context and may be confused with similar phrases such as Kieler Version or Kiel-format.

See also Kiel, German language, regional variants, localization.