grand
Translation
grand, magnificent, splendid
Examples
Das war eine grande Geste.
That was a grand gesture.
Sie feierten ein grandes Fest.
They celebrated a grand party.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) grand... a grand gesture
Similar Words
Synonyms: magnificent, splendid, great; Antonyms: small, insignificant
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'grand' (big, great), from Latin 'grandis'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with English 'grand'. Use it for things that are impressive or magnificent, like a 'grand hotel'.