hervorragend
Translation
excellent, outstanding, superb
Examples
Das Essen schmeckt hervorragend.
The food tastes excellent.
Sie hat eine hervorragende Arbeit geleistet.
She did an excellent job.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) an excellent ~ An excellent result.
((adverbial)) ~ excellently He sings excellently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgezeichnet, exzellent; Antonyms: schlecht, miserabel
Etymology
From 'hervor' (forth, forward) and 'ragen' (to protrude). It means 'sticking forth'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'comes forth' ('hervor') and 'stands out' ('ragt') from the rest. It's excellent.