ADJECTIVE

klassisch/ˈklasɪʃ/classical; classic; traditional

klassisch is a German adjective that means classical, classic, or traditional. It is pronounced /ˈklasɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "klassischer" and "klassischsten".

Definitions

1.relating to the culture, art, or music of ancient Greece or Rome, or of an established European tradition(art/music/history)

a.of or relating to classical antiquity

Beethoven gehört zu den klassischen Komponisten.—Beethoven belongs to the classical composers.

2.typical, characteristic, conventional(general/colloquial)

a.serving as a standard example; typical

Das ist ein klassischer Fehler.—That is a classic mistake.

b.traditional, established

Wir bevorzugen ein klassisches Design.—We prefer a classic design.

Adjective Forms

Positiveklassisch
Comparativeklassischer
Superlativeklassischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "klassisch" mean in English?
"klassisch" means classical, classic, or traditional. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "klassisch"?
"klassisch" is pronounced /ˈklasɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "klassisch"?
The comparative of "klassisch" is "klassischer" and the superlative is "klassischsten".
What part of speech is "klassisch"?
"klassisch" is a adjective in German.

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