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typisch
typical
Having the characteristic and expected features of a person, thing, or group.
example
Dieses Verhalten ist typisch für einen Teenager in der Pubertät.
This behavior is typical for a teenager going through puberty.
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Usage tips
Fixed preposition
When 'typisch' (typical) describes for whom or what something is characteristic, it is connected with the preposition 'für' and the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Diese schnelle Reaktion ist typisch für sie.
This quick reaction is typical for her.
Use as an exclamation
As a standalone exclamation, 'Typisch!' or 'Na, typisch!' expresses that an expected, often slightly negative event has occurred. Here it functions as a complete sentence.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe meinen Schlüssel vergessen. – Typisch!
I forgot my key. — Typical!
Word family
The adjective 'typisch' (typical) belongs to the word family of 'der Typ' (type). It therefore describes what makes up the character or features of a certain type of person or thing.
EXAMPLE
Er ist der Typ Mensch, der immer zu spät kommt.
He is the type of person who is always late.
Compare with
typisch vs natürlich
natural / of course
'natürlich' and 'typisch' can both describe something that seems normal or expected. 'natürlich' often means that something is natural, unaffected, or fits normal behavior. 'typisch' means that something is characteristic of a person, group, or situation. You can recognize it by this idea: this is often how this person or thing is. Learners may confuse the words because both can be used for expected reactions. 'natürlich' fits better when something seems normal and not artificial. 'typisch' fits better when you mean a familiar pattern, sometimes also with slight annoyance.
typisch
Es ist typisch für meinen Kollegen, dass er fünf Minuten vor dem Termin noch Fragen stellt.
It is typical of my colleague to ask questions five minutes before the appointment.
natürlich
Nach der schlechten Nachricht war ihre Traurigkeit ganz natürlich.
After the bad news, her sadness was completely natural.
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