German word

modisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmoːdɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivestylish

Example

Sie hat ein modisches Kleid gekauft.

She bought a stylish dress.

Illustration for modisch (stylish)

More examples

Viele Jugendliche kleiden sich heute sehr modisch.

Many young people dress very stylishly these days.

Core concept

A garment, accessory, or style that matches the current fashion.

Common phrases

  • modisch gekleidet

    stylishly dressed

  • modisch aussehen

    look stylish

Similar words

schick: Elegant and polished in clothing or personal appearance.
modern: Contemporary in style, design, or features.
zeitgemäß: Suited to the standards and values of the present time.
angesagt: Popular and attracting attention in a particular group or period.

Definition in German

Modisch bezeichnet einen Stil oder Gegenstand, der gerade in der Mode liegt.

Word origin

German modisch derives from Mode, borrowed through French mode from Latin modus, with the adjective suffix -isch.

Usage tips

  • Modisch focuses on current fashion, while modern usually means contemporary or technologically up-to-date.

Other meanings

  • fashionableadjective

Opposites

  • altmodischold-fashionedadjective
  • spießigdowdyadjective

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