ausgezeichnet
Translation
excellent, outstanding, distinguished
Examples
Das Essen war ausgezeichnet.
The food was excellent.
Sie hat eine ausgezeichnete Arbeit geleistet.
She did an excellent job.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) be ~ The subject is ~ The food was excellent.
((an)) ~ ((noun)) an ~ noun That is an excellent wine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hervorragend, exzellent, vorzüglich; Antonyms: schlecht, miserabel
Etymology
From aus- ('out') + gezeichnet (past participle of 'to mark/draw'). Literally 'marked out', hence 'distinguished' or 'excellent'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something so good it is 'marked out' (ausgezeichnet) from the rest for special recognition.