German Conversation · Level 35
75 words
German word
legendär
Pronunciation
IPA/legɛnˈdɛːɐ̯/
Meaning
- adjectivelegendary
Example
Das war ein legendärer Abend.
That was a legendary evening.
More examples
Ihr legendärer Auftritt wurde noch lange im Freundeskreis erzählt.
Her legendary performance was talked about among her friends for a long time.
Core concept
A packed room still retells one unforgettable evening years later.
Common phrases
ein legendärer Auftritt
a legendary performance
ein legendäres Konzert
a legendary concert
Similar words
berühmt: Known by many people, especially for notable achievements or influence.
unvergesslich: Making a powerful impression that stays in the memory.
großartig: Remarkably good and likely to inspire admiration or praise.
spektakulär: Highly dramatic in appearance or development, creating surprise.
Definition in German
So bedeutend oder eindrucksvoll, dass es lange im Gedächtnis bleibt und oft als etwas Besonderes erzählt wird.
Word origin
German legendär comes through French légendaire from Latin legendarius, related to legenda, meaning things to be read.
Usage tips
- Legendär often works as emphatic praise in casual German, but it can sound exaggerated when applied to ordinary events.
Opposites
- unspektakulärunspectacularadjective
- unbedeutendinsignificantadjective
Related words
- Legendelegendnoun
- legendarischlegendaryadjective