German word

herausragend

Pronunciation

IPA/hɛˈʁaʊ̯sˌʁaːgənt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcellent

Example

Er ist ein herausragender Mitarbeiter.

He is an excellent employee.

Illustration for herausragend (excellent)

More examples

Der Film war herausragend.

The film was excellent.

Core concept

One result forms a clear peak above a field of otherwise ordinary results.

Common phrases

  • ein herausragender Film

    an excellent film

  • ein herausragendes Ergebnis

    an excellent result

  • eine herausragende Lösung

    an excellent solution

Similar words

hervorragend: Exceptionally good, with results or performance that stand out.
ausgezeichnet: Very high in quality or effectiveness, deserving strong praise.
top: Very good, expressed in a brief and casual way.
sehr gut: Very good, especially in casual spoken praise.

Definition in German

eine besonders ausgezeichnete Qualität oder Leistung zeigend; überdurchschnittlich herausstechend

Word origin

The adjective comes from herausragen, combining 'heraus' with 'ragen' to describe something projecting outward and, figuratively, surpassing its surroundings.

Usage tips

  • Herausragend is a strong, somewhat formal choice for praise, while conversational German often uses 'sehr gut' for less emphatic approval.

Other meanings

  • strikingadjective
  • outstandingadjective

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