typischer

Typischer is a form of the German adjective typisch, used to describe something as characteristic of a type or category. It functions as an inflected attributive adjective before a noun and agrees with gender, number, and case.

In practice, typischer appears most often in the masculine singular, nominative or accusative, with an indefinite article or possessive determiner: for example, ein typischer Fehler, mein typischer Mann. The corresponding inflected forms for other genders and numbers are typisches (neuter singular), typische (feminine singular and all plurals). The uninflected positive base is typisch, from which the various endings are derived.

Etymology and meaning: typischer is derived from typisch, which comes from Typ, meaning type or pattern, with the suffix -isch to form an adjective. The term conveys something typical, representative, or characteristic of a certain group, category, or situation.

Usage notes: typischer is commonly used to label common or stereotypical characteristics within a context, such as behavior, features, or examples. In contrast, the adverb form typischerweise means “typically” and is used to modify verbs or entire clauses rather than nouns.

See also: typischen, typisch, typischerweise. Typischer as a standalone noun is not standard in German; it functions as an inflected adjective and typically appears before a noun rather than alone.