optimistisch

B1

optimistic

English meaning
optimistic
Vocabulary package
Hope & Optimism

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optimistisch in a sentence

Glaubst du, dass du den Job bekommst? – Ja, ich bin ganz optimistisch.

Do you think you'll get the job? – Yes, I'm quite optimistic.

Comparative and superlative

optimistisch → optimistischer → am optimistischsten

Word family

optimistisch is built from der Tisch (table). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where optimistisch comes from

über Optimist oder Optimismus von lateinisch optimum (unregelmäßiger Superlativ von bonus – gut) „das beste“

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Questions about optimistisch

What is the comparative of optimistisch?

optimistisch → optimistischer → am optimistischsten.

What does optimistisch mean in English?

optimistisch means "optimistic". For example: "Glaubst du, dass du den Job bekommst? – Ja, ich bin ganz optimistisch." — "Do you think you'll get the job? – Yes, I'm quite optimistic."

What level is optimistisch in German?

optimistisch is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the hope & optimism vocabulary.

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