die Mittelschicht
Translation
middle class
Examples
Viele Familien gehören zur Mittelschicht.
Many families belong to the middle class.
Die Mittelschicht hat eine wichtige wirtschaftliche Rolle.
The middle class has an important economic role.
Grammar Patterns
to belong to the middle class Many people in Germany belong to the middle class.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bürgertum (bourgeoisie); Antonyms: Oberschicht (upper class), Unterschicht (lower class)
Etymology
From 'Mittel' (middle) + 'Schicht' (layer, class). It literally means 'middle layer' or 'middle class' of society.
Memory Tips
Imagine society as a cake with layers ('Schicht'). The 'Mittelschicht' is the layer in the 'Mittel' (middle).