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realistic
Corresponding to reality and feasible in a sensible, practical way. An assessment that takes the given circumstances and possibilities into account.
Wir müssen uns realistische Ziele setzen, die wir auch erreichen können.
We need to set realistic goals that we can actually achieve.
realistic
In art or literature, depicting things as they are in reality; true to life.
Das Porträt ist so realistisch gemalt, dass es fast wie ein Foto aussieht.
The portrait is painted so realistically that it almost looks like a photo.
The adjective 'realistisch' (realistic) is derived from the noun 'die Realität' (reality). The ending '-istisch' is often used to express belonging to a way of thinking or a style.
Man muss die Realität akzeptieren, auch wenn sie schwierig ist.
You have to accept reality, even when it is difficult.
'Realistisch' (realistic/realistically) can also be used as an adverb to describe a verb. It then means 'in a realistic way.' A typical combination is 'etwas realistisch einschätzen' (to assess something realistically).
Wir müssen die Kosten für das Projekt realistisch einschätzen.
We need to realistically assess the costs for the project.
In the sense of 'feasible' or 'sensible,' 'realistisch' (realistic) is often combined with nouns like 'Ziele' (goals), 'Plan' (plan), 'Einschätzung' (assessment), or 'Erwartung' (expectation). A common request is also: 'Bleib realistisch!' (Stay realistic!)
Sei realistisch, du kannst nicht alles an einem Tag schaffen.
Be realistic, you can't get everything done in one day.
When it comes to art, literature, or film, 'realistisch' (realistic) means something like 'true to reality' or 'lifelike.' It describes a depiction that comes very close to reality.
Der Film zeigt eine sehr realistische Darstellung des Lebens im 19. Jahrhundert.
The film shows a very realistic depiction of life in the 19th century.
feasible
Machbar says that something can generally be carried out. Realistisch also assesses the specific circumstances and possibilities, asking whether a project seems reasonable under those conditions. Use machbar for mere possibility and realistisch for an assessment that takes the actual situation into account.
Der Zeitplan ist mit diesem kleinen Team nicht realistisch.
The schedule is not realistic with this small team.
Der Zeitplan ist mit zusätzlichen Helfern machbar.
The schedule is feasible with additional helpers.
