classics

ˈklæsɪks
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Translation of classics into German

Noun, plural

1.

literature

TECH.
body of literature from ancient Greece and Rome
TECH.
Klassiker mklassische Literatur
  • The classics are still widely read today.Die Klassiker werden noch heute viel gelesen.
2.

academic study

TECH.
study of Ancient Greek and Latin languages and literature
TECH.
  • She majored in classics at university.Sie studierte Klassische Altertumswissenschaften an der Universität.
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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.Der Film gilt als ein klassisches Werk seines Genres.
2.

timeless

of lasting interest or significance
klassisch zeitlos unvergänglich
  • The novel remains a classic piece of literature.Der Roman bleibt ein zeitloses Stück Literatur.
3.

design

simple and harmonious in style
  • The room's decor was classic and understated..Die Raumdekoration war klassisch und dezent
Noun
1.

exemplary work

perfect example of a style or category
  • The novel is considered a classic of modern literature.Der Roman gilt als ein Klassiker der modernen Literatur.
2.

enduring work

artistic work of lasting worth and excellence
  • Beethoven's symphonies are timeless classics.Beethovens Sinfonien sind zeitlose Klassiker.

Expressions with classic: examples in English and translations in German

Kultklassiker
The movie became a cult classic years after its release.
Oldtimer
Klassiker
The museum displayed a classic car from the 1920s.
klassischer Fehler
häufiger Fehler
Forgetting to save your work is a classic mistake.
Das ist ein Klassiker
That's a classic! Everyone remembers that scene.
Klassischer Rock
Classic rock is still popular on many radio stations.
zeitloser Klassiker
The movie has become a timeless classic among fans.

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

Noun
derKlassikernm.

The band made a hit with the crowd by playing old classics.

Die Band machte beim Publikum Eindruck, indem sie alte Klassiker spielte.

The jazz band played classics that made everyone want to dance.

Die Jazzband spielte Klassiker, die alle zum Tanzen brachten.

dieAltphilologienf.

He studied philosophy, German literature, and classics.

Er studierte Philosophie, Germanistik und Altphilologie.

I'll do all your Classics assignments for the rest of the year.

Ich mach deine Altphilologie für den Rest des Jahres.

Klassikern

Her latest novel really stands up to comparison with the literary classics.

Ihr neuester Roman hält dem Vergleich mit den literarischen Klassikern wirklich stand.

His shuffled playlist took us from the classics to modern hits in seamless transition.

Seine gemischte Playlist führte uns nahtlos von den Klassikern zu modernen Hits.

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Other translations for classics:

  • Klassische Philologien.
  • Klassische Altertumswissenschaftenn.
  • Klassik

classics: Examples and translations in context

For a hearty breakfast food, scrambled eggs and bacon are classics.

Für ein herzhaftes Frühstück sind Rührei und Speck echte Klassiker.

The studio was a factory of dreams, turning simple ideas into beloved classics.

Das Studio war eine Traumfabrik, in der aus einfachen Ideen geliebte Klassiker wurden.

The local cinema is bringing back old classics to the big screen this month.

Das örtliche Kino bringt diesen Monat alte Klassiker zurück auf die Kinoleinwand.

The bookstore's display window featured the latest bestsellers and classics.

Das Schaufenster der Buchhandlung präsentierte die neuesten Bestseller und Klassiker.

His bookshelf includes classics by famous authors and contemporary bestsellers.

Sein Bücherregal enthält Klassiker von berühmten Autoren und moderne Bestseller.

The theater's summer runs included classics and new plays alike.

Die Sommerprogramme des Theaters umfassten sowohl Klassiker als auch neue Stücke.

Finding books in the pawn shop always excites me, especially classics.

Es begeistert mich immer, Bücher im Pfandhaus zu finden, besonders Klassiker.

And even in the classics there is quite a large selection.

Und selbst in den Klassikern gibt es eine recht große Auswahl.

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