German Conversation · Level 122
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German word
derartig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdeːɐ̯aːɐ̯tɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivesuch
Example
Ich habe keine derartige Erfahrung.
I have no such experience.
More examples
In derartigen Fällen ist Vorsicht geboten.
In such cases, caution is advised.
Core concept
A label pointing to a category or degree with the same defining traits.
Common phrases
in derartigen Fällen
in such cases
eine derartige Reaktion
such a reaction
Similar words
solch: Belonging to the kind or category being indicated.
ähnlich: Having qualities or features like those of another thing.
Definition in German
Zu einer solchen Art gehörig; durch diese Eigenschaft gekennzeichnet.
Word origin
Derartig combines derart, meaning 'in that way' or 'to that degree', with the adjective-forming suffix -ig.
Usage tips
- Derartig is more common in formal or written German, while spoken German often uses so or solche instead.
Other meanings
- similaradjective
- of that kindadjective
Opposites
- andersdifferentadjective