English–German

“such” in German

German

Alsoderlei · derartig

Pronunciation

IPA/zɔlç/

Example

Ich habe solche Probleme noch nie gehabt.

I have never had such problems before.

Illustration for solch (such)

How to say “such” in German

“Such” in German is solch.

One marked object stands beside its lookalikes, showing that the reference concerns their shared kind.

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

Example sentences with solch

Zeig mir bitte solch ein Beispiel.

Please show me such an example.

Tips for using solch

  • The common pattern solch ein Problem places solch before the indefinite article, while ein solches Problem is also standard with a different word order.

Other German words for “such”

Man sollte derlei Aussagen vermeiden.

One should avoid such statements.

Ich habe keine derartige Erfahrung.

I have no such experience.

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