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
| Positive | mechanisch |
|---|---|
| Comparative | mechanischer |
| Superlative | mechanischsten |
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.
