kultig
Translation
cult, iconic, legendary
Examples
Dieser alte Film ist total kultig.
This old movie is a total cult classic.
Das Auto hat ein kultiges Design.
The car has an iconic design.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is cult sth. is iconic This old movie is a total cult classic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: iconic, legendary, retro; Antonyms: conventional, mundane
Etymology
Comes from 'der Kult' (cult) plus the common adjective suffix '-ig', similar to '-y' or '-ic' in English.
Memory Tips
It's the perfect word for something that's so uncool or old that it's become cool again, like a 'cult' favorite.