No. 2,326 in German
klassiker
"Klassiker" in English means "classic," referring to a timeless and exemplary work, piece, or figure in art, literature, music, or another field.
In a sentence
Ein Buch von Goethe ist ein echter Klassiker in der deutschen Literatur.
A book by Goethe is a real classic in German literature.
Here, 'klassiker' is used to indicate a classic work in literature.
Das Spiel war ein Klassiker unter den Fußballbegegnungen.
The match was a classic among football encounters.
In this case, 'klassiker' refers to a noteworthy or memorable event.
Dieser Film ist ein Klassiker, den jeder sehen sollte.
This movie is a classic that everyone should watch.
Here, 'klassiker' emphasizes the cultural importance of a film.
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