dilettantisch
amateurish, dilettante
English translations
- 01
amateurish
- 02
dilettante
Word details
- German meaning
- Unprofessionell, amateurhaft; von geringer Qualität.
- English meaning
- Amateurish, unprofessional
- Synonym
- amateurhaft, stümperhaft
- German example
- Die Reparatur wurde dilettantisch ausgeführt.
- English example
- The repair was done amateurishly.
- Comparative
- dilettantischerSuperlative: am dilettantischsten
Related words
- amateurhaft
Amateurish
- laienhaft
amateurish
Example sentences with “dilettantisch”
Der Versuch war völlig dilettantisch. (The attempt was completely amateurish.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'dilettantisch' have a negative connotation?
Yes, it is almost always used to criticize a lack of professional skill or preparation.