kitsch in German
kitsch in German is kitschig, Kitsch — kitsch means art or decoration seen as tacky, overly sentimental, or in poor taste, often enjoyed ironically.
kitsch in German
kitschig
Of art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.
Kitsch
Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.
What does "kitsch" mean?
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noun Art or decoration seen as tacky, overly sentimental, or in poor taste, often enjoyed ironically.
"Her apartment was full of kitsch — plastic flamingos, snow globes, velvet paintings."
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adj Deliberately tacky, gaudy, or over-sentimental in style.
"The motel had a wonderfully kitsch neon sign out front."
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kitsch in a sentence
- Her apartment was full of kitsch — plastic flamingos, snow globes, velvet paintings.
- The motel had a wonderfully kitsch neon sign out front.
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What is "kitsch" in German?
"kitsch" in German is kitschig, Kitsch. kitsch means: Art or decoration seen as tacky, overly sentimental, or in poor taste, often enjoyed ironically.
How do you use "kitsch" in a sentence?
Example: "Her apartment was full of kitsch — plastic flamingos, snow globes, velvet paintings." In German, "kitsch" is kitschig, Kitsch.
Are there other ways to say "kitsch" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "kitsch": kitschig, Kitsch.
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