German word

doll

Pronunciation

IPA/dɔl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveamazing

Example

Das Feuerwerk war doller als erwartet.

The fireworks were more amazing than expected.

Illustration for doll (amazing)

More examples

Das war ein dolles Geschenk.

That was an amazing gift.

Core concept

A scene that overwhelms ordinary expectations with vivid force and leaves a strongly positive impression.

Common phrases

  • ein dolles Geschenk

    an amazing gift

  • eine dolle Überraschung

    an amazing surprise

  • eine dolle Leistung

    an amazing achievement

Similar words

toll: Spoken praise for something excellent that inspires delight or admiration.
super: A light, everyday intensifier meaning very good.
großartig: Deep praise for something outstanding in quality, size, or achievement.
unglaublich: Stresses an impression or degree so strong that it seems unbelievable.

Definition in German

Informelles Adjektiv, das etwas als besonders eindrucksvoll oder sehr stark beschreibt und sowohl prädikativ als auch attributiv stehen kann.

Word origin

Doll continues Middle High German tol, an older Germanic adjective associated with wild or intense force whose meaning later developed toward colloquial positive evaluation.

Usage tips

  • Doll is strongly colloquial, so it suits relaxed conversation better than formal writing when expressing enthusiastic approval.

Other meanings

  • veryadverb
  • intenselyadverb

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