German word

ausgezeichnet

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sgəˌtsaɪ̯çnət/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcellent

Example

Das ist ein ausgezeichnetes Restaurant.

This is an excellent restaurant.

Illustration for ausgezeichnet (excellent)

More examples

Die Firma liefert ausgezeichnete Qualität.

The company delivers excellent quality.

Core concept

A standout example held up as a model of quality and success.

Common phrases

  • ausgezeichnete Qualität

    excellent quality

  • ein ausgezeichnetes Restaurant

    an excellent restaurant

Similar words

toll: Informal praise expressing pleasure or surprise at something very good.
super: A common everyday expression of strong approval or enthusiastic praise.
prima: A casual, light expression of praise for something good.
fantastisch: So impressive and wonderful that it feels almost unreal.

Definition in German

Als besonders gelungen oder vorbildlich bewertet; Ausdruck starker Anerkennung.

Word origin

The adjective comes from the past participle of 'auszeichnen', whose older sense was to distinguish or honor something by marking it out.

Usage tips

  • 'Ausgezeichnet' is a strong praise word and can sound more formal or emphatic than everyday 'toll' or 'super'.

Other meanings

  • outstandingadjective
  • splendidadjective

Opposites

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