Solch
Example: Solche Probleme treten oft in großen Städten auf.
Definition
"Solch" is a German demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a type or kind of something, often translated as 'such' or 'like this/that.' It is used to refer to things similar to what has been mentioned or to emphasize a particular example, as in 'Solche Probleme treten oft in großen Städten auf' (Such problems often occur in large cities).
Etymology
The word "solch" originates from Old High German "solih" or "solich," which combined the elements for 'so' and a suffix indicating kind or manner. Did you know that "solch" is related to the English word 'such,' both descending from a common Germanic root that expressed similarity or type?
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"Solch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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