German word

derlei

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdeːɐ̯laɪ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivesuch

Example

Man sollte derlei Aussagen vermeiden.

One should avoid such statements.

Illustration for derlei (such)

More examples

Auf derlei Vorfälle muss schnell reagiert werden.

Such incidents require a quick response.

Core concept

A label placed on things that belong to one recognizable kind, marked as "that kind" rather than named individually.

Common phrases

  • derlei Aussagen

    such statements

  • derlei Vorfälle

    such incidents

  • derlei Beispiele

    such examples

Similar words

derartig: Being of the kind or nature already described.
dergleichen: Pointing to other examples of a similar type.
ähnlich: Showing resemblance in appearance or qualities.
gleichartig: Being of the same type or nature.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet etwas von jener Art oder Beschaffenheit und wird oft mit Nomen wie 'Aussagen' oder 'Dinge' gebraucht.

Word origin

Derlei developed from Middle High German derlei or derleiche, combining der, meaning "that," with an old element meaning "kind" or "manner."

Usage tips

  • Derlei is indeclinable, so it remains unchanged before nouns, as in derlei Aussagen, and it often has a formal or critical tone.

Other meanings

  • of that kindadjective

Opposites

  • andersartigof a different kindadjective

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