kitschig
kitschy · cheesy
Etwas wirkt zu süß, zu bunt oder nicht echt schön und oft ein bisschen billig.
The German word "kitschig" is an adjective that means "kitschy" or "tacky". It is often used to describe something that is seen as overly sentimental, gaudy, or in poor taste. "Kitsch" is a noun that refers to the genre of low-brow style or mass-produced art.
Similar words in German include "geschmacklos" (tasteless), "gaudy" (schrill), and "prefabricated" (kunstgewerblich).
The difference between them is as follows:
- "Geschmacklos" generally means lacking taste or refinement but may not carry the same connotations of emotional excess or cheapness specific to "kitschig."
- "Schrill" specifically refers to being overly loud or flashy rather than sentimental.
- "Kunstgewerblich" refers more to items produced for commercial mass appeal rather than for artistic value, without necessarily implying tastelessness.
Thus, "kitschig" combines elements of poor taste, sentimentality, and mass production, distinguishing it from these other descriptors.
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Examples
Das Bild sieht sehr kitschig aus.adjective
The picture looks very kitschy.
Dieses Poster wirkt kitschig mit all den bunten Herzen.adjective
This poster looks cheesy with all the colorful hearts.
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