German word

exzellent

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkst͡sɛˈlɛnt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcellent

Example

Das war ein exzellentes Abendessen.

That was an excellent dinner.

Illustration for exzellent (excellent)

More examples

Die exzellente Qualität des Produkts rechtfertigt den Preis.

The excellent quality of the product justifies the price.

Core concept

A meal, result, or achievement has unusually high quality and polish.

Common phrases

  • exzellente Leistung

    excellent performance

  • exzellente Qualität

    excellent quality

  • exzellente Kenntnisse

    excellent knowledge

Similar words

ausgezeichnet: Of very high quality and reliably well done.
hervorragend: Outstanding in results, performance, or skill.
perfekt: Without flaws and close to an ideal standard.
toll: So good or enjoyable that it inspires strong enthusiasm.

Definition in German

in hohem Maße hervorragend; deutlich besser als gewöhnlich in Qualität oder Leistung

Word origin

Exzellent entered German from French excellent, which derives from Latin excellens, the participle of excellere, "to rise above."

Usage tips

  • German spells the word exzellent with z, unlike English excellent, although both words are related and have the same broad evaluation.

Other meanings

  • outstandingadjective
  • exceptionaladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Exzellenzexcellencenoun
  • ExzellenzinitiativeExcellence Initiativenoun

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