charakteristisch
Translation
characteristic, typical, distinctive
Examples
Das ist charakteristisch für seine Arbeit.
That is characteristic of his work.
Ein charakteristisches Merkmal ist die rote Farbe.
A characteristic feature is the red color.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is characteristic ((of/for sb./sth.)) to be characteristic of/for sb./sth. That is characteristic of him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: typical, distinctive; Antonyms: untypical, atypical
Etymology
From Greek 'charakter' (engraved mark). It shares the same root as the English word 'character'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'character' of a person or thing. Its defining traits are 'charakteristisch'.