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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Meanings
typisch
typical!
Used as an exclamation to express that an often negative but expected event has occurred.
EXAMPLE
Der Zug hat Verspätung. – Na, typisch!
The train is delayed. — Well, typical!
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
klarnormalklassischüblichdurchschnittlichrepräsentativcharakteristischbezeichnendsymptomatischkennzeichnend
typisch vs klar
clear
Klar and typisch can be used as exclamations to express disappointment about an expected negative event. Typisch indicates that something like this has happened before or fits a familiar pattern. Klar presents the outcome ironically as if it were self-evident.
typisch
„Typisch, schon wieder fällt der Bus aus!“, denkt Mia verärgert.
“Typical, the bus has been canceled again!” Mia thinks angrily.
klar
„Klar, ausgerechnet heute fällt der Bus aus!“, denkt Mia verärgert.
“Of course, the bus has to be canceled today of all days!” Mia thinks angrily.
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