classics

ˈklæsɪks
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Translation of classics from English into Dutch

Noun, plural

1.

literature

TECH.
body of literature from ancient Greece and Rome
TECH.
klassieken klassiekers klassieke literatuur
  • The classics are still widely read today.De klassieken worden nog steeds veel gelezen.
2.

academic study

TECH.
study of Ancient Greek and Latin languages and literature
TECH.
  • She majored in classics at university.Ze studeerde classics aan de universiteit.
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Synonyms and analogies of classics in English

Examples of classics in a sentence

  • He has a vast collection of the classics in his library.
  • He decided to pursue a degree in classics.
  • Classics is a field that explores ancient civilizations.
classic
ˈklæsɪk
Adjective
1.

excellence

of very high quality and a standard for others
  • The film is considered a classic of its genre.De film wordt beschouwd als een klassieker in zijn genre.
2.

timeless

of lasting interest or significance
  • The novel remains a classic piece of literature.De roman blijft een klassiek stuk literatuur.
3.

design

simple and harmonious in style
  • The room's decor was classic and understated.De inrichting van de kamer was klassiek en ingetogen
Noun
1.

exemplary work

perfect example of a style or category
  • The novel is considered a classic of modern literature.De roman wordt beschouwd als een klassieker van de moderne literatuur.
2.

enduring work

artistic work of lasting worth and excellence
  • Beethoven's symphonies are timeless classics.De symfonieën van Beethoven zijn tijdloze klassiekers.

Expressions with classic: examples in English and translations in Dutch

cultklassieker
cultfilm
The movie became a cult classic years after its release.
klassieke auto
oldtimer
The museum displayed a classic car from the 1920s.
klassieke fout
veelgemaakte fout
Forgetting to save your work is a classic mistake.
dat is een klassieker
That's a classic! Everyone remembers that scene.
klassieke rock
Classic rock is still popular on many radio stations.
tijdloze klassieker
The movie has become a timeless classic among fans.

Translations of "classics" in Context ordered by category and frequency

klassiekers

That bookstore is always stocked with new bestsellers and classics.

Die boekhandel heeft altijd volop nieuwe bestsellers en klassiekers in huis.

klassiek

He said I had a timeless Dutch face that could grace the classics.

Hij zei dat ik een tijdloos en klassiek Nederlands gezicht had.

klassieken

The old professor would rail at students who didn't read the classics.

De oude professor ging tekeer tegen studenten die de klassieken niet lazen.

klassieke talen

It's always good to have another friend of the classics.

Altijd goed om een nieuwe vriend in de klassieke talen te hebben.

buisklassiekers

The S 64 is one of the most famous and most-produced tubular steel classics.

Stoel S 64 is een van de bekendste en meest geproduceerde stalen buisklassiekers.

klassieke literatuur

At the beginning of a quarter, I usually read classics.

Aan het begin van het kwartaal... lees ik klassieke literatuur.

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classics: Examples and translations in context

The bookstore was stocked with all the latest bestsellers and classics.

De boekhandel lag vol met alle nieuwste bestsellers en klassiekers.

The shelves in the bookstore were stocked with new releases and classics alike.

De boekenkast stond bomvol met zowel nieuwe uitgaven als klassiekers.

During the wedding, the disk jockey played old classics and modern hits.

Tijdens de bruiloft draaide de diskjockey zowel oude klassiekers als moderne hits.

Her latest novel is on a par with the literary classics.

Haar nieuwste roman staat op één lijn met de literaire klassiekers.

This film is numbered among the classics of modern cinema.

Deze film geldt als een echte klassieker van de moderne cinema.

They enjoyed the holiday by singing classics using the karaoke machine.

Ze brachten de vakantie door met het zingen van klassiekers op de karaokemachine.

The film aficionado reviewed classics and modern releases with great insight.

De filmliefhebber besprak zowel klassiekers als nieuwe releases met veel inzicht.

At the beginning of a quarter, I usually read classics.

Aan het begin van het kwartaal... lees ik klassieke literatuur.

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