ADJECTIVE
einschlägig/ˈaɪ̯nʃlɛːɡɪç/relevant; pertaining; pertinent
einschlägig is a German adjective that means relevant, pertaining, or pertinent. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nʃlɛːɡɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "einschlägiger" and "einschlägigsten".
Definitions
1.related or pertinent to a specific subject, area, or case(formal, often legal or technical)
a.having to do with a certain (usually mentioned) topic, area, law, or case
Die Polizei befragte mehrere einschlägige Experten.—The police questioned several relevant experts.
b.known or typical in a specific context (especially for something negative or problematic)
Er ist der Polizei aus einschlägigen Gründen bekannt.—He is known to the police for pertinent reasons.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | einschlägig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | einschlägiger |
| Superlative | einschlägigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einschlägig" mean in English?
- "einschlägig" means relevant, pertaining, or pertinent. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "einschlägig"?
- "einschlägig" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nʃlɛːɡɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "einschlägig"?
- The comparative of "einschlägig" is "einschlägiger" and the superlative is "einschlägigsten".
- What part of speech is "einschlägig"?
- "einschlägig" is a adjective in German.
