charakterlich
in terms of character
Relating to a person's character or personal qualities.
EXAMPLE
Er ist charakterlich sehr zuverlässig und hilfsbereit.
In terms of character, he is very reliable and helpful.
charakterlich
in terms of character
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry charakterlich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | charakterlich |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Charakterlich' (in terms of character) consists of 'Charakter' (character) and the suffix '-lich'. The suffix indicates that the adjective refers to qualities or traits associated with character.
EXAMPLE
Für die Arbeit mit Kindern sind charakterliche Eigenschaften wie Geduld und Zuverlässigkeit wichtig.
Character traits such as patience and reliability are important when working with children.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'charakterliche Stärke' (strength of character), 'charakterliche Schwäche' (weakness of character), and 'charakterlich geeignet sein' (to have the right character). The word is often used when assessing someone's personality.
EXAMPLE
Für diese verantwortungsvolle Aufgabe muss man charakterlich geeignet sein.
You need to have the right character for this responsible role.
Sentence patterns
'Charakterlich' (in terms of character) often follows 'sein' (to be) and is then complemented by another adjective or a more detailed description. It can also appear before a noun to describe it more precisely.
EXAMPLE
Obwohl er sehr jung ist, wirkt er charakterlich bereits gefestigt.
Although he is very young, he already seems mature in terms of character.
Ihre charakterliche Entwicklung war deutlich zu erkennen.
The development of her character was clearly noticeable.
Evaluative style
'Charakterlich' (in terms of character) is frequently used in objective or evaluative contexts, such as when describing a person, their behavior, or their suitability. It often sounds somewhat detached and analytical.
EXAMPLE
Der Trainer lobte ihn nicht nur sportlich, sondern auch charakterlich.
The coach praised him not only for his athletic ability but also for his character.
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