charakteristisch /karˌakteːrˈɪstɪʃ/ · adjective · CEFR B2. German translation of "characteristic".

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Source term
characteristic
Translation
charakteristisch
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form charakteristisch
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
charakteristisch + noun / It is charakteristisch
Examples
Geduld ist eine typische Eigenschaft aller guten Lehrer.
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Example Sentences

Geduld ist eine typische Eigenschaft aller guten Lehrer.

English: Patience is a characteristic quality of all good teachers.

B2 · Intensity And Extremes

Sie hat eine typische Art zu lachen, die jeder sofort erkennt.

English: She has a characteristic way of laughing that everyone recognizes immediately.

B2 · Intensity And Extremes

Die leuchtend rote Farbe ist typisch für diese seltene Blume.

English: The bright red colour is characteristic of this rare flower.

B2 · Intensity And Extremes

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