pronoun
such, that kind of
B1
'solch' is a demonstrative pronoun/adjective meaning 'such' or 'that kind of'. It appears attributively ('solch ein Mann') or as a pronoun ('Solche sind selten'). It declines with demonstrative endings (solch-, such-) and emphasizes type or degree; can combine with 'ein' in singular.
Examples
Solch ein Verhalten ist inakzeptabel.
That kind of behavior is unacceptable.
Ich habe noch nie solch ein Buch gelesen.
I've never read such a book.
Er hatte solch großen Respekt, dass er kaum ein Wort sagte, obwohl die Diskussion wichtig war.
He had such great respect that he hardly said a word, although the discussion was important.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine pointing at an example and saying 'such' to remember demonstrative use.
Sounds like English 'such' — same idea of pointing to a type.
Notes
Demonstrative pronoun used to point out a type or example. It declines to agree with gender, number and case (e.g., solches Buch, solche Bücher).