unglaublich
incredibly · incredible
Etwas, das so erstaunlich oder überraschend ist, dass man es kaum für möglich hält.
The German word "unglaublich" is an adjective that means "incredible" or "unbelievable". It is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and "glaublich", which is related to "glauben" meaning "to believe". "Unglaublich" describes something that is hard to believe due to its extraordinary nature.
Similar words in German include "fantastisch" (fantastic), "erstaunlich" (amazing), and "unfassbar" (incomprehensible).
The differences between these words are subtle:
- "Fantastisch" often emphasizes something wonderful and surprising, more in line with "fantastic".
- "Erstaunlich" highlights the element of astonishment, akin to "amazing".
- "Unfassbar" stresses the difficulty in comprehending or grasping something, similar to "incomprehensible".
"Unglaublich" carries a general nuance of being beyond belief, regardless of a positive or negative connotation.
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Examples
Diese Aussicht ist unglaublich schön.adverb
This view is incredibly beautiful.
Der Film war unglaublich spannend.adverb
The movie was incredibly exciting.
Diese Nachricht ist unglaublich interessant.adverb
This news is incredibly interesting.
Das klingt unglaublich interessant.adverb
That sounds incredibly interesting.
Die Geschichte klingt unglaublich.adjective
The story sounds incredible.
Nach dem langen Tag fanden wir das Essen unglaublich lecker.adverb
After the long day, we found the food incredibly delicious.
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