solche
such
Refers to a type or quality that has already been mentioned or is known. It means 'of this kind' or 'such'.
EXAMPLE
Ich mag keine Horrorfilme; solche Filme machen mir Angst.
I don't like horror films; such films scare me.
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Meanings
solche
such
Used to emphasize or intensify a quality, often in the construction 'solch ein(e)' (such a).
EXAMPLE
Er hat solches Glück, das ist kaum zu fassen.
He has such luck, it's hard to believe.
Usage tips
Use with nouns
'Solche' (such) comes before a noun and is declined like an adjective. It refers to a type or quality that is already known from the context.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe viele Bücher gelesen, aber solche Geschichten berühren mich besonders.
I have read many books, but such stories touch me especially deeply.
Emphasis with 'solch ein'
To strongly emphasize a quality, the form 'solch ein' (such a; masculine/neuter) or 'solch eine' (such a; feminine) is often used before the noun. The word 'solch' remains unchanged in this construction.
EXAMPLE
Das war solch ein schöner Tag!
That was such a beautiful day!
Emphasis with an adjective
When 'solch' (such) is used for emphasis before an adjective, it also remains unchanged. The construction is then: solch + adjective + noun.
EXAMPLE
Er hat solch unglaubliches Glück im Spiel.
He has such incredible luck in games.
Typical combinations
In its referring function, 'solche' (such) is often combined with general nouns to summarize a category. Typical examples are: solche Dinge (such things), solche Fälle (such cases), solche Leute (such people), or solche Situationen (such situations).
EXAMPLE
Solche Situationen erfordern eine schnelle Entscheidung.
Such situations require a quick decision.
Compare with
solche vs derart
so / such
solche and derart can both emphasize a previously known type or a high degree. solche usually appears as an inflected word within a noun phrase, while derart particularly emphasizes the extent or manner. Use solche for the type, and derart for strong emphasis.
solche
Solche lauten Nachbarn hatten wir in diesem Haus bisher noch nie.
We’ve never had such loud neighbors in this house before.
derart
Derart laute Nachbarn hatten wir in diesem Haus bisher noch nie.
We’ve never had neighbors this loud in this house before.
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