modisch
fashionable
In line with current fashion; following the latest trend.
EXAMPLE
Er kaufte sich eine neue, sehr modische Sonnenbrille.
He bought himself a new, very fashionable pair of sunglasses.
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Word family
The adjective 'modisch' (fashionable) is derived directly from the noun 'die Mode' (fashion). The ending '-isch' is often used to form an adjective from a noun.
EXAMPLE
Sie interessiert sich sehr für die aktuelle Mode und trägt immer modische Kleidung.
She is very interested in current fashion and always wears fashionable clothing.
Use as an adverb
'Modisch' (fashionable/fashionably) can describe not only a noun, but can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb. It is especially common in combination with verbs such as 'sich kleiden' (to dress) or 'aussehen' (to look).
EXAMPLE
Er kleidet sich immer sehr modisch und elegant.
He always dresses very fashionably and elegantly.
Typical collocations
'Modisch' (fashionable) often describes things that people wear or that belong to personal style. Typical combinations are: modische Kleidung (fashionable clothing), ein modischer Haarschnitt (a fashionable haircut), eine modische Brille (fashionable glasses), or modische Schuhe (fashionable shoes).
EXAMPLE
Für den Sommer sucht sie noch eine modische Sonnenbrille.
For the summer, she is still looking for a fashionable pair of sunglasses.
Compare with
modisch vs modern
modern
Modern and modisch can both describe a contemporary effect. Modern generally refers to a current design or development; modisch emphasizes that something follows a current trend. For clothing, both are often possible, but modisch highlights the connection with fashion more strongly.
modisch
Der Mantel ist mit seinem gerade angesagten Schnitt besonders modisch.
With its currently fashionable cut, the coat is particularly fashionable.
modern
Der schlichte Mantel wirkt durch seinen klaren Schnitt modern.
The simple coat looks modern because of its clean cut.
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