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künstlich

artificial

adjective KUENST-likh Less Common

Also means

synthetic

Usage Note

künstlich means artificial or man-made, as in künstliche Intelligenz (artificial intelligence) or künstliches Licht. It is built from Kunst (art) plus -lich, and contrasts with natürlich (natural). Beware the false friend künstlerisch, which means 'artistic'.

Examples

"Die Blumen sind künstlich."

Natural Translation

The flowers are artificial.

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