Típic



Example: Aquest plat és típic de la cuina catalana tradicional.

Definition


"Típic" describes something that is characteristic or representative of a particular place, group, or tradition, often used to highlight typical features or customs, as in the phrase 'Aquest plat és típic de la cuina catalana tradicional,' meaning the dish is typical of traditional Catalan cuisine.

Etymology


The word "típic" comes from the Latin 'typicus,' which in turn derives from the Greek 'typos,' meaning 'impression' or 'model.' Did you know? The concept behind "típic" is rooted in the idea of a 'type' or standard example representing a larger group or tradition.

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"Típic" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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