traditioneller

Traditioneller is a German adjective in its comparative form meaning “more traditional.” It is used to describe practices, objects, or beliefs that adhere more closely to tradition than a specified reference point. The word is most common in attributive position before a noun, for example in traditioneller Brauch or traditioneller Weihnachtsmarkt.

Etymology and grammar: traditioneller derives from traditionell, which itself comes from Tradition. The comparative ending -er is added to form traditioneller; the exact ending changes with gender, number, and case according to standard German adjective declension. Examples include der traditionellere Brauch (masculine singular, definite article), eine traditionellere Praxis (feminine singular), and das traditionellere Verhalten (neuter singular).

Usage and nuance: traditioneller emphasizes authenticity, long-standing methods, and cultural continuity. It is frequently used in cultural writing, tourism, gastronomy, and marketing to signal adherence to customs. It contrasts with terms that imply modernity or innovation, such as modern or fortschrittlich, and can be part of comparisons like traditioneller vs moderner Ansatz.

Examples:

- Der traditionellere Brauch wird bei der Feier befolgt.

- Der traditionellere Weihnachtsmarkt zieht mehr Besucher an.

- Das Unternehmen setzt auf traditionellere Herstellungsmethoden.

See also: Tradition, traditionell, Traditionstreue, Traditionalist.