adjective
realistic
B1
Realistisch means 'realistic' (often describing ideas, expectations, or depictions). It’s gradable: comparative realistischer, superlative am realistischsten. Opposite: unrealistisch. No special prepositions or reflexive use. As an adjective it’s regular in inflection and commonly used attributively and predicatively. Used attributively (ein realistischer Plan) and predicatively (Der Plan ist realistisch).
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Obwohl die Pläne optimistisch klangen, blieb der Architekt realistisch, weil er die Kosten vorher genau berechnete.
Although the plans sounded optimistic, the architect remained realistic because he had calculated the costs carefully beforehand.
Seine Erwartungen sind realistisch.
His expectations are realistic.
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picture a checklist labeled 'real' with ticks next to achievable items
sounds like "real list tick" — imagine a real checklist with ticks
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Used to describe expectations, assessments, or representations that match reality. Can be used adverbially in constructions like "realistisch betrachtet" (realistically speaking).