German Conversation · Level 69
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German word
chaotisch
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈoːtɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectivechaotic
Example
Mein Zimmer ist chaotisch.
My room is chaotic.
More examples
Der Zeitplan für das Event war chaotisch.
The schedule for the event was chaotic.
Core concept
A room, plan, or situation in which scattered parts offer no clear overall pattern.
Common phrases
völlig chaotisch
completely chaotic
sehr chaotisch
very chaotic
Similar words
unorganisiert: Lacking planning or organization, so tasks or processes do not run efficiently.
unstrukturiert: Lacking a clear structure, arrangement, or logical sequence.
unordentlich: Untidy, with things poorly arranged or left in disarray.
durcheinander: Mixed up, with things or information in no clear position or order.
Definition in German
ungeordnet oder wirr; so, dass man keinen klaren Überblick hat
Word origin
German chaotisch derives from Chaos with the adjective-forming suffix -isch, while Chaos ultimately comes from Greek cháos.
Usage tips
- Chaotisch often describes a lack of structure in plans or processes, while unordentlich more specifically describes untidiness or poor arrangement.
Other meanings
- disorderlyadjective
- messyadjective
Opposites
- geordnetorderlyadjective
- strukturiertstructuredadjective
Related words
- Chaotchaotic personnoun
- Chaotikchaosnoun