pathetisch

C1

pathetic

English meaning
pathetic

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pathetisch in a sentence

Seine Rede war pathetisch, aber das hat niemanden beeindruckt.

Word family

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

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Questions about pathetisch

What does pathetisch mean in English?

pathetisch means "pathetic". For example: "Seine Rede war pathetisch, aber das hat niemanden beeindruckt."

What level is pathetisch in German?

pathetisch is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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