nordische

Nordische is the German adjective meaning Nordic, used to describe things related to the Nordic region of Northern Europe. It applies to geography, culture and languages, and is common in German-language discussions of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, as well as associated territories such as Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.

In linguistics, nordische Sprachen is used to refer to the Nordic languages. The Nordic languages are typically understood as the North Germanic language group, including Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic and Faroese. Some scholars distinguish more strictly and use the term Nordgermanische Sprachen (North Germanic languages) for the linguistic family.

Culturally, nordisch appears in phrases describing Nordic art, literature, design, music, film and cuisine. The Nordic cultural sphere is often associated with minimalist aesthetics, functional design, social welfare traditions and a shared mythological and historical heritage.

Politically, the term is used to describe cooperation among the Nordic countries, such as the Nordic Council (Nordischer Rat) and related forums. Nordische is not a political entity or state; it serves as a regional descriptor that reflects shared geography and heritage.