hervorragend
excellent
Etwas ist sehr gut, besonders oder von hoher Qualität.
The German word "hervorragend" is an adjective meaning "excellent", "outstanding", or "superb."
It is composed of two parts:
- hervor (from hervor-), meaning “out” or “forth”,
- ragend (from ragen), meaning “to project” or “to stand out.”
So, literally, it means "standing out" or "projecting forth," metaphorically indicating something outstanding.
Similar words:
- ausgezeichnet (excellent)
- exzellent (excellent)
- erstklassig (first-class)
- prächtig (splendid)
Difference: While all convey high quality, hervorragend emphasizes standing out clearly and distinctly among peers, often implying remarkable or exceptional quality. Words like ausgezeichnet or exzellent focus more straightforwardly on high quality without the nuance of "standing out."
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Examples
Das Essen schmeckt hervorragend.adverb
The food tastes excellent.
Das Konzert ist hervorragend.adjective
The concert is excellent.
Die Leistung des Teams ist hervorragend.adjective
The team's performance is excellent.
Ihr Vorschlag klingt hervorragend.adverb
Your suggestion sounds excellent.
Ihr Vorschlag war hervorragend.adjective
Her suggestion was excellent.
Die hervorragenden Ergebnisse überraschten alle.adjective
The excellent results surprised everyone.
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