realistischen
Translation
realistic
Examples
Wir brauchen einen realistischen Plan.
We need a realistic plan.
Er sprach mit den realistischen Leuten.
He spoke with the realistic people.
Grammar Patterns
((as an attributive adjective)) as an adjective before a noun Wir brauchen einen realistischen Plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wirklichkeitsnah (down-to-earth), sachlich (factual); Antonyms: unrealistisch (unrealistic), idealistisch (idealistic)
Etymology
Comes from 'real' (real) + the adjective suffix '-istisch' (similar to '-istic'). Its root is the Latin word 'res' (thing, affair).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'realistic'. It describes a perspective that is practical and based on what is actually possible.