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dekorativ

decorative

Meaning of dekorativ

for decoration

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German[dekoʁaˈtiːf]
decorative
dekorativ - decorative
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dekorativ belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between dekorativ / hübsch / festlich / vornehm / ornamenthaft

🇩🇪German
dekorativ

Means serving as ornament or decoration, with a slightly bookish feel.

B1Rarely

Die zierenden Elemente am Rahmen wirken elegant.

Декоративные элементы на раме выглядят элегантно.

🇩🇪German

Means pretty or nice-looking; not exactly decorative, but more about a generally pleasant appearance.

B1Very Often

Die kleine Vase sieht auf dem Tisch sehr hübsch aus.

Небольшая ваза очень мило смотрится на столе.

F
🇩🇪German
festlich

Means festive or ceremonial; it is not just decorative, but connected to the atmosphere of a celebration or special event.

B1Often

Der Saal war für die Feier festlich geschmückt.

Зал был торжественно украшен к празднику.

🇩🇪German

Means elegant, distinguished, or aristocratic; it is more than decorative, suggesting status and refinement.

B1Often

Die Wohnung wirkt mit den hohen Decken sehr vornehm.

Квартира с высокими потолками выглядит очень изысканно.

O
🇩🇪German
ornamenthaft

A rare word meaning ornament-like; it emphasizes resemblance to ornament rather than simple decoration.

B1Very Rarely

Die ornamenthafte Struktur der Oberfläche fiel sofort auf.

Орнаментоподобная структура поверхности сразу бросилась в глаза.

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dekorativ translation: decorative. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce dekorativ

[dekoʁaˈtiːf]

dekorativ translation

decorative

dekorativ transcription

[dekoʁaˈtiːf]

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dekorativ meaning: what does it mean?

dient vor allem der Dekoration, nicht der Funktion

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dekorativ is pronounced as [dekoʁaˈtiːf]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is dekorativ part of Accessories vocabulary?

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Is dekorativ part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

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