pittoresk

C1

picturesque

English meaning
picturesque

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pittoresk in a sentence

Das pittoreske Dorf liegt im Tal.

The picturesque village lies in the valley.

Comparative and superlative

pittoresk → pittoresker → am pittoreskesten

Where pittoresk comes from

im 18. Jahrhundert von französisch pittoresque entlehnt, das auf italienisch pittoresco zurückgeht, einer Ableitung von italienisch pittore „Maler“, das seinerseits auf lateinisch pictor zurückgeht

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Questions about pittoresk

What is the comparative of pittoresk?

pittoresk → pittoresker → am pittoreskesten.

What does pittoresk mean in English?

pittoresk means "picturesque". For example: "Das pittoreske Dorf liegt im Tal." — "The picturesque village lies in the valley."

What level is pittoresk in German?

pittoresk is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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