herrlich
wonderful
Sehr schön und so gut, dass es große Freude macht.
The German word "herrlich" is an adjective meaning "magnificent," "splendid," or "glorious." It comes from the noun "Herr," meaning "lord" or "master," combined with the suffix "-lich," which forms adjectives and means "-ly" or "-like." So, "herrlich" originally implied something worthy of a lord—impressive or grand.
Similar words:
- wunderschön (wonderful, beautiful)
- prächtig (splendid, magnificent)
- glänzend (brilliant, splendid)
Differences:
While all express a positive and grand quality, "herrlich" tends to convey a majestic or glorious impression, often stronger in emotional or aesthetic impact than "wunderschön," which focuses on beauty, or "prächtig," which emphasizes opulence or rich appearance.
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Examples
Das Wetter ist heute wirklich herrlich.adjective
The weather is really wonderful today.
Heute sehen die Blumen herrlich aus.adverb
Today the flowers look wonderful.
Diese Aussicht ist wirklich herrlich.adjective
This view is really wonderful.
Der Strand sieht herrlich aus.adjective
The beach looks wonderful.
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