trefflich
Translation
excellent, splendid, admirable
Examples
Das ist ein trefflicher Gedanke.
That is an excellent thought.
Er hat das Problem trefflich gelöst.
He solved the problem excellently.
Über Geschmack lässt sich trefflich streiten.
One can argue splendidly about taste.
Grammar Patterns
a trefflich ((noun)) an excellent (noun) That is an excellent wine.
((sth.)) trefflich ((verb)) to (verb) (sth.) excellently He formulated that excellently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgezeichnet, hervorragend; Antonyms: schlecht, miserabel
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'treffen' (to hit, to strike). The idea is that something 'trefflich' perfectly 'hits the mark'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'treffen' (to hit). An archer who hits the bullseye makes a 'trefflich' shot. It's excellent because it hits the target.