ADVERB
schlechthin/ˈʃlɛçtˈhɪn/par excellence; quintessentially; simply
schlechthin is a German adverb that means par excellence, quintessentially, or simply. It is pronounced /ˈʃlɛçtˈhɪn/.
Definitions
1.in the fullest or truest sense; quintessentially; par excellence(emphasis, often after a noun)
a.used to strongly underline that something represents the best, most typical, or ultimate example of its kind
Er ist der Künstler schlechthin.—He is the artist par excellence.
b.used to reinforce that something is simply or purely the case, without reservation or exception
Das war Luxus schlechthin.—That was sheer luxury.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schlechthin" mean in English?
- "schlechthin" means par excellence, quintessentially, or simply. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "schlechthin"?
- "schlechthin" is pronounced /ˈʃlɛçtˈhɪn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "schlechthin"?
- "schlechthin" is a adverb in German.
