fiktiv
Translation
fictional, fictitious
Examples
Die Geschichte handelt von einer fiktiven Figur.
The story is about a fictional character.
Er lebt in einer fiktiven Welt.
He lives in a fictional world.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) fictional... a fictional character
Similar Words
Synonyms: erfunden, ausgedacht; Antonyms: real, wirklich
Etymology
From Latin 'fictīvus' (feigned, artificial), related to 'fingere' (to shape, invent). Cognate with English 'fiction'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fiction' books or movies. 'Fiktiv' is the adjective form, describing something as being part of fiction.