ADJECTIVE

charakteristisch/kaʁaktəˈʁɪstɪʃ/characteristic; typical; distinctive

charakteristisch is a German adjective that means characteristic, typical, or distinctive. It is pronounced /kaʁaktəˈʁɪstɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "charakteristischer" and "charakteristischsten".

Definitions

1.having the typical qualities or features of something, typical(general)

a.typical or representative of something

Diese Bauweise ist charakteristisch für die Region.This type of construction is characteristic of the region.

b.distinctive, making someone or something stand out

Ihr Lachen ist sehr charakteristisch.Her laugh is very distinctive.

Adjective Forms

Positivecharakteristisch
Comparativecharakteristischer
Superlativecharakteristischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "charakteristisch" mean in English?
"charakteristisch" means characteristic, typical, or distinctive. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "charakteristisch"?
"charakteristisch" is pronounced /kaʁaktəˈʁɪstɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "charakteristisch"?
The comparative of "charakteristisch" is "charakteristischer" and the superlative is "charakteristischsten".
What part of speech is "charakteristisch"?
"charakteristisch" is a adjective in German.

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