No. 9,519 in German
mittelklasse
"Middle class" or "mid-range."
In a sentence
Das neue Auto gehört zur Mittelklasse.
The new car belongs to the middle class.
Here, 'Mittelklasse' refers to a category of cars that fall into the middle range of price and features.
Die Mittelklasse stellt einen wichtigen Teil der Gesellschaft dar.
The middle class represents an important part of society.
In this case, 'Mittelklasse' describes the socioeconomic class of people who are neither rich nor impoverished.
Er sucht eine Unterkunft in einem Mittelklasse-Hotel.
He is looking for accommodation in a middle-class hotel.
Here, the term 'Mittelklasse' is used to classify hotels that are moderate in amenities and price.
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