erlesen
exquisite
The German word "erlesen" is an adjective that means "exquisite", "elegant", or "refined". It is derived from the verb "lesen" which means "to read" or "to choose". "Erlesen" is used to describe something that is carefully selected or of high quality, often in the context of food, literature, or taste.
Similar words in German include:
- "ausgewählt" (selected),
- "fein" (fine), and
- "hochwertig" (high-quality).
The main difference is that "erlesen" specifically conveys a sense of elegance or distinction, while the other words might not necessarily have the same connotation of refinement.
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Examples
Man kann dort erlesene Kunstwerke bewundern.adjective
One can admire exquisite artworks there.
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