English–German

“artificial” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʏnstlɪç/

Example

Diese künstlichen Blumen sehen echt aus.

These artificial flowers look real.

Illustration for künstlich (artificial)

How to say “artificial” in German

“Artificial” in German is künstlich.

A human-made object or process that imitates or replaces something arising naturally.

Full entry for künstlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with künstlich

Der Kuchen hat einen künstlichen Geschmack.

The cake has an artificial flavor.

Tips for using künstlich

  • Künstlich is neutral for manufactured things but can suggest contrived or unnatural behavior, speech, or emotions.

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