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bavarian

buh-VEH-uh-reern

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

Word forms

more Bavarian comparative, bavarians plural, most Bavarian superlative

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Etymology

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

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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.

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