malerisch
picturesque, scenic
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
ˈmaːləʁɪʃ
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Cultural Note
Malerisch literally means 'painter-like' (Maler = painter). The word reflects the influence of the German Romantic painters who celebrated idealized natural landscapes. Towns like Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Heidelberg are frequently described as malerisch.
📝 Example Sentences
Das Dorf liegt in einer malerischen Landschaft.
The village is situated in a picturesque landscape.
Die malerische Altstadt zieht viele Touristen an.
The picturesque old town attracts many tourists.
Ein malerischer Sonnenuntergang über dem See.
A picturesque sunset over the lake.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | malerisch |
| comparative | malerischer |
| predicative | malerisch |
| superlative | am malerischsten |