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quintessential in German

quintessential in German is der Inbegriff des/der..., durch und durch, von Grund auf — quintessential means representing the most perfect or typical example of something.

quintessential in German

der Inbegriff des/der...
adj
Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); being or relating to the ultimate essence of something.
durch und durch
adj
Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); being or relating to the ultimate essence of something.
von Grund auf
adj
Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); being or relating to the ultimate essence of something.

What does "quintessential" mean?

  1. adj Representing the most perfect or typical example of something.
    "A cosy pub by a fireplace is the quintessential English winter scene."
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quintessential in a sentence

  • A cosy pub by a fireplace is the quintessential English winter scene.
  • He's the quintessential absent-minded professor.

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What is "quintessential" in German?
"quintessential" in German is der Inbegriff des/der..., durch und durch, von Grund auf. quintessential means: Representing the most perfect or typical example of something.
How do you use "quintessential" in a sentence?
Example: "A cosy pub by a fireplace is the quintessential English winter scene." In German, "quintessential" is der Inbegriff des/der..., durch und durch, von Grund auf.
Are there other ways to say "quintessential" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "quintessential": der Inbegriff des/der..., durch und durch, von Grund auf.
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