NOUN
Klischee/kliˈʃeː/cliché; stereotype
Klischee is a German noun that means cliché or stereotype. It is pronounced /kliˈʃeː/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Klischees".
Definitions
1.an overused idea or expression lacking originality(general)
a.commonly held, often simplistic image or opinion
Das ist nur ein Klischee über Franzosen.—That is just a cliché about the French.
2.printing plate or block used for reproduction(printing)
a.plate for printing or stamping images/text
Die Zeitung druckte Fotos mit Hilfe eines Klischees.—The newspaper printed photos using a cliché (printing plate).
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Klischee | die Klischees |
| Genitive | des Klischees | der Klischees |
| Dative | dem Klischee | den Klischees |
| Accusative | das Klischee | die Klischees |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Klischee" mean in English?
- "Klischee" means cliché or stereotype. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Klischee"?
- "Klischee" is pronounced /kliˈʃeː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Klischee" der, die, or das?
- "Klischee" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Klischee"?
- The plural of "Klischee" is "Klischees".
- What part of speech is "Klischee"?
- "Klischee" is a noun in German.
