Adjective / Adverb
historisch
Pronunciation: /hɪsˈtoːʁɪʃ/
historical, historic
B1
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Meanings
Adjective
- historical, historic
Adverb
- historically
Example sentence
Das historische Rathaus wird gerade aufwendig renoviert.
The historic town hall is currently being extensively renovated.
Usage
- ein historisches Ereignis — An event in history, or one of great historical importance.
- historisch / geschichtlich — Both can mean relating to history; context determines the nuance.
Historische Karten zeigen den früheren Verlauf des Flusses.
Historical maps show the river's former course.