Type in German 🇩🇪

Typ info.

Tips to remember the word:
• Associate "Typ" with the English word "type" by noting that both look very similar; this visual link can help trigger the meaning.
• Think of the common phrase "He's not my type" which in German can be "Er ist nicht mein Typ" to reinforce the usage in context.

Explanations:
• "Typ" in German typically means "type" in the sense of a category or kind.
• It can also refer to a person, often in a casual or informal sense (e.g., "He’s a cool guy" translates to "Er ist ein cooler Typ").
• The word is used in various contexts, from categorizing objects to describing personality traits.

Other words with similar meanings:
• Art – often used to denote a kind or sort.
• Sorte – implies a kind or variety.
• In the context of a person, "Kerl" or "Mann" may serve as informal equivalents.

Alternate meanings and slang:
• Informally, "Typ" can be used to describe a person (e.g., "netter Typ" means "nice guy").
• When referring to preferences, it is used to denote attraction or compatibility (e.g., "That's not my type" becomes "Das ist nicht mein Typ").

Examples of sentences:
• "Das ist nicht mein Typ." (That is not my type.)
• "Er ist ein lustiger Typ." (He is a funny guy.)
• "Wähle bitte den richtigen Typ aus der Liste aus." (Please choose the correct type from the list.)

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typ info.

To remember the German word "Typ," which can refer to "type" or "guy" depending on the context, you might picture a stereotypical "type" of guy wearing certain clothing or doing something characteristic. This association can help you link "Typ" to both "type" and a colloquial term for a man.

Here are some explanations and details:

1. Meanings and synonyms:
– As a noun, "Typ" in German means "type" when referring to a kind or category. If you're discussing types of food, you could say "verschiedene Typen von Essen."
– In conversational German, "Typ" is commonly used to refer to a man or a guy, often in a casual sense. Synonyms include "Kerl" (fella) or "Mann" (man).

2. Other contexts:
– "Typ" can also mean character or personality when describing someone's nature: "Er hat einen interessanten Typ."

3. Slang and idiomatic use:
– As slang, "Typ" is quite neutral but can be seen as informal depending on the context. For example, "Wer ist der Typ da?" means "Who is that guy over there?"

4. Example sentences:
– Referring to type: "Welchen Typ von Musik hörst du gerne?" (What type of music do you like to listen to?)
– Referring to a guy: "Kennst du den Typen, der immer im Park joggt?" (Do you know the guy who always jogs in the park?)
– Describing personality: "Sie ist ganz mein Typ nicht" literally means "She is not at all my type" but could also mean you don't find her personality or appearance appealing.

By noting these uses and practicing with sentences, the word "Typ" will become more familiar in both its meanings.

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