ADJECTIVE

mechanisch/meˈçaːnɪʃ/mechanical; mechanically; automatic

mechanisch is a German adjective that means mechanical, mechanically, or automatic. It is pronounced /meˈçaːnɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "mechanischer" and "mechanischsten".

Definitions

1.related to machines, machinery, or mechanisms(technology, physical processes)

a.operated or produced by a machine

Die Uhr wird mechanisch betrieben, nicht elektronisch.The clock is operated mechanically, not electronically.

2.performed automatically or without thought(manner, behavior)

a.done by habit, like a machine, without emotion

Er grüßte mechanisch, ohne aufzusehen.He greeted mechanically, without looking up.

Adjective Forms

Positivemechanisch
Comparativemechanischer
Superlativemechanischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "mechanisch" mean in English?
"mechanisch" means mechanical, mechanically, or automatic. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "mechanisch"?
"mechanisch" is pronounced /meˈçaːnɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "mechanisch"?
The comparative of "mechanisch" is "mechanischer" and the superlative is "mechanischsten".
What part of speech is "mechanisch"?
"mechanisch" is a adjective in German.

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