ADJECTIVE
schlicht/ʃlɪçt/plain; simple; modest
schlicht is a German adjective that means plain, simple, or modest. It is pronounced /ʃlɪçt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schlichter" and "schlichtesten".
Definitions
1.plain; simple in appearance or style(character/appearance)
a.not ornate or decorated; basic
Das Kleid ist sehr schlicht, aber elegant.—The dress is very plain, but elegant.
2.modest or unpretentious (of character, behavior)(behavior/attitude)
a.not boasting, humble
Er lebt sehr schlicht und bescheiden.—He lives very simply and modestly.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | schlicht |
|---|---|
| Comparative | schlichter |
| Superlative | schlichtesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schlicht" mean in English?
- "schlicht" means plain, simple, or modest. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "schlicht"?
- "schlicht" is pronounced /ʃlɪçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "schlicht"?
- The comparative of "schlicht" is "schlichter" and the superlative is "schlichtesten".
- What part of speech is "schlicht"?
- "schlicht" is a adjective in German.
