English–German

“classic” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklasɪkɐ/

Example

Viele Leser nennen diesen Roman einen Klassiker.

Many readers call this novel a classic.

Illustration for Klassiker (classic)

How to say “classic” in German

“Classic” in German is Klassiker.

A well-made work remains on the cultural shelf, returning across generations as a model for later works.

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

Example sentences with Klassiker

Viele junge Leser entdecken diesen Klassiker wieder.

Many young readers are rediscovering this classic.

Tips for using Klassiker

  • Klassiker is masculine, and its plural is also Klassiker; the accusative singular is einen Klassiker.

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