taglich

Taglich is a historical spelling variant of the German word täglich, which means daily or every day. In modern standard German, the form with an umlaut, täglich, is used, while taglich is not common in contemporary writing. The term may be encountered when reading older texts or reproductions of early printed material.

Etymology and meaning: The word is formed from the root Tag, meaning day, combined with the adjectival suffix -lich, which yields a meaning related to the day or daily occurrence. The underlying idea is something that pertains to the day or occurs on a daily basis. The presence of the umlaut in modern spelling reflects a historical vowel shift, but the semantic core remains “daily.”

Orthography and historical usage: The spelling taglich appears in historical or variant manuscripts prior to standardized German orthography. Beginning with orthography reforms in the 19th and 20th centuries, the modern form täglich became the accepted standard across German-speaking regions. As a result, taglich is typically described as archaic, dialectal, or typographical in nature and is rarely used in contemporary prose.

Current status: Today, täglich is the correct and widely used spelling in German for meanings related to daily frequency or daily routines. Taglich is generally restricted to historical texts, linguistic discussions about spelling history, or reproductions that aim to reflect older orthography. In ordinary, modern writing, taglich would be considered incorrect or obsolete.