herkömmliche

Herkömmliche is a German adjective that translates to "conventional," "traditional," "customary," or "ordinary" in English. It is used to describe something that follows established practices, norms, or methods, as opposed to something new, innovative, or unconventional.

The term can be applied to a wide range of contexts. In everyday language, herkömmliche methods refer to ways of doing things that are widely accepted and have been used for a long time. For example, herkömmliche cooking methods would involve standard techniques like baking, frying, or boiling, as opposed to more modern or experimental approaches. Similarly, herkömmliche teaching methods would refer to traditional classroom instruction rather than online learning or project-based approaches.

In business and industry, herkömmliche production processes are those that have been standard for a particular product or service. This might be contrasted with advanced or automated manufacturing. In a legal or bureaucratic context, herkömmliche procedures are those that are prescribed by law or established custom.

The opposite of herkömmlich would often be words like "neu" (new), "innovativ" (innovative), "unkonventionell" (unconventional), or "modern." The usage of herkömmlich often implies a sense of familiarity and predictability, but it can also sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of being outdated or lacking in progress, depending on the specific context and speaker's intent.