Klassiker

See also: klassiker

German

Etymology

From French (auteur) classique +‎ -er or, according to Kluge,[1] directly from Latin classicus (scriptor). Initially describing specifically authors of the classical antiquity, with the sense broadening over time.

By surface analysis, Klassik +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Klassiker m (strong, genitive Klassikers, plural Klassiker)

  1. classic (an author or work of lasting import, a part of the canon of a genre or field)
  2. (informal) classic (a joke, situation or occurence that is considered well-known, typical or relatable)

Declension

Declension of Klassiker [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Klassiker die Klassiker
genitive eines des Klassikers der Klassiker
dative einem dem Klassiker den Klassikern
accusative einen den Klassiker die Klassiker

References

  1. ^ Friedrich Kluge (1989) “Klassiker”, in Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache [Etymological Dictionary of the German Language] (in German), 22nd edition, Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, →ISBN

Further reading

  • “Klassiker” in Duden online
  • “Klassiker” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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