German word

typisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtyːpɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivetypical

Example

Diese Krankheit ist typisch für ältere Menschen.

This disease is typical of older people.

Illustration for typisch (typical)

More examples

Das ist ein typisches Beispiel für Anfänger.

That is a typical example for beginners.

Core concept

A representative trait that clearly identifies something as belonging to a known kind.

Common phrases

  • bei typischen Fällen

    in typical cases

  • ein typisches Beispiel

    a typical example

  • typisch für Anfänger

    typical for beginners

Similar words

charakteristisch: Showing a clear trait that reveals the nature of a person or thing.
kennzeichnend: Having a noticeable feature that serves as an identifying sign.
spezifisch: Limited to particular conditions or properties.
markant: Having a striking and memorable feature.

Definition in German

Kennzeichnend für etwas; ein Merkmal, das eine Person, Gruppe oder Situation besonders beschreibt.

Word origin

Typisch derives from Latin typicus and ultimately Greek typos 'type or impression', with German -isch forming the adjective.

Usage tips

  • The short exclamation "Typisch!" can express either amused recognition or criticism, depending on the context and intonation.

Other meanings

  • characteristicadjective
  • representativeadjective

Opposites

  • untypischuntypicaladjective
  • atypischatypicaladjective

Related words

  • typischerweisetypicallyadverb

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