German word

prima

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁiːma/

Meaning

  • adjectivegreat

Example

Das ist prima.

That's great.

Illustration for prima (great)

More examples

Ich halte das für prima.

I consider that great.

Core concept

A bright stamp of approval placed on a good result, object, or experience.

Common phrases

  • für prima halten

    consider ___ great

  • prima aussehen

    look great

  • ein prima Beispiel

    a great example

Similar words

toll: A lively way to show amazement and praise something as great.
super: A brief, strong expression of praise for something very good.
spitze: An energetic way to express strong approval and call something excellent.
klasse: A relaxed, friendly way to praise something as wonderful.

Definition in German

Kurz für sehr gut; oft als Ausruf oder zur Bewertung positiver Dinge verwendet.

Word origin

The German adjective prima comes through Italian from Latin primus, 'first', with the sense of being first-rate developing into 'excellent'.

Usage tips

  • Before a noun, prima is often used without adjective endings in colloquial German, as in 'ein prima Plan'.

Other meanings

  • niceadjective
  • goodadjective

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