English–German
“characteristic” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɛnˌtsaɪ̯çn̩/
Example
Ein ruhiges Auftreten ist ein Kennzeichen guter Führung.
A calm demeanor is a characteristic of good leadership.
How to say “characteristic” in German
“Characteristic” in German is Kennzeichen.
A feature or official mark that makes something identifiable.
Example sentences with Kennzeichen
Fieber und Husten sind häufige Kennzeichen einer Grippe.
Fever and coughing are common signs of the flu.
Tips for using Kennzeichen
- In traffic contexts, Kfz-Kennzeichen means a vehicle registration plate, not a personal characteristic.