idiomatic
Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a languagePertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.
» English is a language abounding in idiomatic expressions.
In der englischen Sprache gibt es reichlich idiomatische Wendungen.
Англійська — мова, багата ідіоматичними зворотами.
Meaning
5 sensesPertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.
The inclusion or omission of definite articles follows idiomatic norms in each language and depends on context and intent.
idiomatisch
идиомати́ческийidiomatíčeskij
of or relating to or conforming to idiom
Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
An idiomatic phrase that warns us against Pollyannaism is "don't count your chickens before they're hatched".
идиомати́чныйidiomatíčnyj
Using many idioms.
идиомати́чныйidiomatíčnyj
Relating to parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.
Following the conventions of the language, or doing things in the common way for the language, rather than code that is ported from another language and therefore may not follow the common conventions.
Examples
16 sentencesEnglish is a language abounding in idiomatic expressions.
Англійська — мова, багата ідіоматичними зворотами.
deIn der englischen Sprache gibt es reichlich idiomatische Wendungen.
English is an idiomatic language.
Англійська - ідіоматична мова.
An idiomatic expression cannot be translated literally.
ruИдиоматическое выражение нельзя переводить дословно.
English has a lot of idiomatic expressions to offer.
deEnglisch hat viele idiomatische Wendungen zu bieten.
English is a language chock-full of idiomatic expressions.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἰδιωματικός (idiōmatikós, “related to an idiom”), from ἰδίωμα (idíōma,From Ancient Greek ἰδιωματικός (idiōmatikós, “related to an idiom”), from ἰδίωμα (idíōma, “idiom”).
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Forms
more idiomatic, most idiomatic| Comparative | more idiomatic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most idiomatic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- of or relating to or conforming to idiom:idiomatical
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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