Klassisch
Example: Wir hören heute klassische Musik im Konzert.
Definition
"Klassisch" describes something that is traditional, timeless, or exemplary in its style or form, often associated with enduring qualities and cultural significance, such as classical music, art, or literature that has stood the test of time.
Etymology
The word "klassisch" comes from the Latin 'classicus,' meaning 'of the highest class' or 'first class.' It was adopted into German to describe something that belongs to a standard or model recognized as exemplary, particularly in arts and culture. Did you know? The term originally related to the social class system in ancient Rome.
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"Klassisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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