English–German

“casual” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛsɪç/

Example

Er trägt ein lässiges Hemd.

He is wearing a casual shirt.

Illustration for lässig (casual)

How to say “casual” in German

“Casual” in German is lässig.

A relaxed person in simple clothes carries an unforced, quietly confident air.

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

Example sentences with lässig

Er spricht sehr lässig, um entspannt zu wirken.

He speaks very casually to appear relaxed.

Tips for using lässig

  • Lässig can sound approving for a style or manner, but in some contexts it can also suggest carelessness, so the surrounding wording determines its tone.

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