An unserem letzten Abend im Ausland sahen wir einen prächtigen Sonnenuntergang über den Bergen.
English: We watched a magnificent sunset over the mountains during our final evening abroad.
prächtig /pɾˈɛçtɪç/ · adjective · CEFR B2. German translation of "magnificent".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- magnificent
- Translation
- prächtig
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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| Dictionary form | prächtig |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- prächtig + noun / It is prächtig
- Examples
- Es ist prächtig.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Ihre großartige Aufführung beim Konzert erhielt gestern Abend eine lange stehende Ovation.
English: Her magnificent performance at the concert received a long standing ovation last night.
Der alte Palast ist ein prächtiges Beispiel für Architektur aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
English: The old palace is a magnificent example of architecture from the eighteenth century.
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