atemberaubend
Translation
breathtaking, stunning, spectacular
Examples
Die Aussicht von hier ist atemberaubend.
The view from here is breathtaking.
Sie zeigte eine atemberaubende Leistung.
She gave a breathtaking performance.
Das Tempo war atemberaubend schnell.
The pace was breathtakingly fast.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicative adjective Die Aussicht ist atemberaubend.
as an attributive adjective eine atemberaubende Leistung
as an adverb atemberaubend schnell
Similar Words
Synonyms: überwältigend (overwhelming), beeindruckend (impressive); Antonyms: langweilig (boring), alltäglich (mundane)
Etymology
Composed of 'Atem' (breath) and 'rauben' (to rob/steal). Literally 'breath-robbing'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sight so beautiful it 'robs you of your breath'. This is the direct meaning of the word.