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charakteristisch

characteristic

Meaning of charakteristisch

typical of someone or something

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German/ˌkaʁaktəʁɪsˈtɪʃ/
characteristic
charakteristisch - characteristic
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charakteristisch with English translation

charakteristisch usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Das ist ein charakteristisches Merkmal.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Sein Lächeln ist charakteristisch für ihn.

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charakteristisch belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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charakteristisch synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between charakteristisch / kennzeichnend / typisch / markant / prägnant / charaktervoll

K
🇩🇪German
kennzeichnend

Points to a feature that clearly identifies or distinguishes something.

B2Often
T
🇩🇪German
typisch

The most neutral and common word; means "typical" or "characteristic of".

B2Very Often
M
🇩🇪German
markant

Emphasizes a striking, noticeable, or pronounced feature.

B2Often
P
🇩🇪German
prägnant

Means concise, clear, and very expressive; often used for style, wording, or expression.

B2Often
C
🇩🇪German
charaktervoll

Usually describes a person, face, object, or work with a strong, distinctive character.

B2Rarely
E
🇩🇪German
eigentümlich

Means peculiar or unusual, sometimes even strange; can sound neutral or slightly negative.

B2Often
I
🇩🇪German
individuell

Stresses uniqueness and difference from others; often used for a personal or customized approach.

B2Very Often

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How to pronounce charakteristisch and what this word means

charakteristisch means characteristic. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce charakteristisch

/ˌkaʁaktəʁɪsˈtɪʃ/

charakteristisch translation

characteristic

charakteristisch examples

Das ist ein charakteristisches Merkmal.

charakteristisch transcription

/ˌkaʁaktəʁɪsˈtɪʃ/

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charakteristisch meaning: what does it mean?

typisch für jemanden oder etwas

charakteristisch pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

charakteristisch is pronounced as /ˌkaʁaktəʁɪsˈtɪʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

charakteristisch definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Das ist ein charakteristisches Merkmal. Translation: Это характерная черта.

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