Adjective

-artig

-artiger · am -artigsten
Based on: Art
1.

-like, -esque

(suffix expressing the idea of "like that thing")
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  • Sie bewegt sich gazellenartig.
  • She moves gazelle-esque.
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English ‘art’ vs German ‘Art’ – False Friends Explained

A fun look at the meaning of the German words "die Art" and "die Kunst" and why only the second one actually means art.

Vocab: die Art, die Tonart, die Tierart, artgerecht, artig, eigenartig, die Kunst, künstlich, der Künstler

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How many meanings does the German word '-artig' have?

-artig has 1 distinct meaning: 1. -like, -esque .

What is the comparative and superlative of '-artig'?

comparative: -artiger / superlative: am -artigsten

What is '-artig' related to?

The word '-artig' is related to Art.

Where can I learn more about '-artig'?

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English ‘art’ vs German ‘Art’ – False Friends Explained
A fun look at the meaning of the German words "die Art" and "die Kunst" and why only the second one actually means art.
Vocab: die Art, die Tonart, die Tierart, artgerecht, artig, eigenartig, die Kunst, künstlich, der Künstler
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