English–German

“classical” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklasɪʃ/

Example

Er hört gern klassische Musik.

He enjoys listening to classical music.

Illustration for klassisch (classical)

How to say “classical” in German

“Classical” in German is klassisch.

A recognized pattern whose form stays convincing even after fashions change.

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

Example sentences with klassisch

Das ist ein klassisches Beispiel.

That is a typical example.

Tips for using klassisch

  • As an adjective, klassisch is normally lowercase, while the noun das Klassische is capitalized.

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