English–German
“substantial” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanˌzeːnlɪç/
Example
Er hat einen ansehnlichen Betrag gespendet.
He donated a substantial amount.
How to say “substantial” in German
“Substantial” in German is ansehnlich.
Something stands out because its size, value, or appearance is impressive enough to catch the eye.
Example sentences with ansehnlich
Das Unternehmen zahlt seinen Mitarbeitern ansehnliche Boni.
The company pays its employees substantial bonuses.
Tips for using ansehnlich
- With sums, quantities, or assets, ansehnlich usually means considerable, while with people or appearance it can mean handsome.
Other German words for “substantial”
Das Frühstück ist reichhaltig.
Breakfast is substantial.