ungemein
immense · immensely
Etwas ist viel stärker oder größer als normal.
The German word "ungemein" is an adjective that means "extraordinary," "uncommon," or "remarkable." It consists of "un-" (a prefix meaning "not") and "gemein," which means "common" or "ordinary." Therefore, "ungemein" describes something that deviates significantly from the norm or is outstanding in some way.
Similar words in German include "außergewöhnlich" (extraordinary), "besonders" (especially), and "vorzüglich" (superior).
The main distinction between "ungemein" and its synonyms is the nuance: while "ungemein" emphasizes the quality of being uncommon or remarkable, "außergewöhnlich" often has a more general sense of exceptional quality, and "besonders" tends to focus more on being distinctive or special but not necessarily extraordinary.
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Examples
Das hilft ungemein.adverb
That helps immensely.
Diese Idee unterstützt uns ungemein.adverb
This idea supports us immensely.
Das neue Projekt hilft ungemein.adverb
The new project helps immensely.
Diese Erfahrung unterstützt uns ungemein.adverb
This experience supports us immensely.
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