English–German

“first-rate” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯stˌklasɪç/

Example

Dieses Restaurant hat erstklassige Gerichte.

This restaurant has first-rate dishes.

Illustration for erstklassig (first-rate)

How to say “first-rate” in German

“First-rate” in German is erstklassig.

A gold-standard result or experience that occupies the highest tier of a quality ranking.

Full entry for erstklassig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with erstklassig

Die Gäste lobten den erstklassigen Service.

The guests praised the first-rate service.

Tips for using erstklassig

  • Erstklassig has no ending when used after sein, as in Die Gerichte sind erstklassig, but it changes ending before a noun.

Other German words for “first-rate”

Wir haben ein hochkarätiges Team zusammengestellt.

We put together a first-rate team.

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