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bavarian

buh-VEH-uh-reern

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Bavarian (adj) means relating to Bavaria, a state in southern Germany. Example: “They ordered a round of Bavarian beer at the festival.”

adj

1

Relating to Bavaria, a state in southern Germany.

"They ordered a round of Bavarian beer at the festival."

"She wore a traditional Bavarian dress to the party."

noun

1

A soft, custard-like dessert, often flavoured with fruit.

"The bakery's raspberry Bavarian is their best-selling pastry."

How to use bavarian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething from or related to Bavaria in Germany, or a creamy dessert named after the region.

Common pairings

Bavarian cream Bavarian sausage Bavarian Alps

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: bavarians
Comparative: more Bavarian
Superlative: most Bavarian

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Etymology

From "Bavaria" plus the suffix "-an," meaning "belonging to."

Rhymes for bavarian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bavarian” mean?

The word “bavarian” means relating to Bavaria, a state in southern Germany. In plain terms, something from or related to Bavaria in Germany, or a creamy dessert named after the region.

How do you pronounce “bavarian”?

“Bavarian” is pronounced buh-VEH-uh-reern (/bəˈvɛɹi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “bavarian” in a sentence?

Here is “bavarian” used in a sentence: “They ordered a round of Bavarian beer at the festival.”

What part of speech is “bavarian”?

Depending on how it is used, “bavarian” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “bavarian” a common word?

“Bavarian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bavarian” have?

“Bavarian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Bavaria, a state in southern Germany.