German Conversation · Level 125
45 words
German word
malerisch
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaːləʁɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectivepicturesque
Example
Die malerische Landschaft zieht Touristen an.
The picturesque landscape attracts tourists.
More examples
Das kleine Boot ist ein malerisches Fotomotiv.
The small boat is a picturesque photo subject.
Core concept
A landscape or old town appears composed for a painting, with an appealing arrangement of shapes, colors, and atmosphere.
Common phrases
ein malerisches Fotomotiv
a picturesque photo subject
ein malerischer Hafen
a picturesque harbor
Similar words
pittoresk: Picturesque and quaint, with old buildings or small-town streets full of charm.
idyllisch: Calm and restful, evoking the peaceful beauty of nature or rural life.
charmant: Charming and likable, with a sweet appeal in a person or place.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet etwas, das in Aussehen oder Stimmung an ein Gemälde erinnert, besonders bei Landschaften und Ortsbildern.
Word origin
Malerisch is formed from the German noun Maler, meaning painter, with the adjective suffix -isch, and it developed from 'relating to a painter' to visual qualities like those of a painting.
Usage tips
- As an attributive adjective, malerisch takes regular adjective endings, as in ein malerischer Ort and eine malerische Landschaft.