German Conversation · Level 111
43 words
German word
ansehnlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanˌzeːnlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivesubstantial
Example
Er hat einen ansehnlichen Betrag gespendet.
He donated a substantial amount.
More examples
Das Unternehmen zahlt seinen Mitarbeitern ansehnliche Boni.
The company pays its employees substantial bonuses.
Core concept
Something stands out because its size, value, or appearance is impressive enough to catch the eye.
Common phrases
ein ansehnlicher Betrag
a substantial amount
eine ansehnliche Summe
a substantial sum
ein ansehnliches Gehalt
a substantial salary
Similar words
beträchtlich: Significant in amount or value rather than minor or negligible.
beachtlich: Impressive enough in scale or quality to merit attention.
deutlich: Plainly noticeable in difference or amount.
erheblich: Clearly significant in degree or effect.
Definition in German
so groß oder bedeutend, dass es auffällt; meist positiv oder neutral bewertet
Word origin
The adjective is formed from ansehen, 'to look at', with -lich and developed from 'worthy of being seen' to meanings such as handsome and considerable.
Usage tips
- With sums, quantities, or assets, ansehnlich usually means considerable, while with people or appearance it can mean handsome.
Other meanings
- handsomeadjective
Opposites
- geringsmalladjective
- unbedeutendinsignificantadjective
Related words
- Ansehenreputationnoun
- ansehenlook atverb
- ansehenswertworth seeingadjective