Adjektiv

transzendent

transcendent, transcendental

Das ist eine transzendente Frage der Philosophie.

That is a transcendent question of philosophy.

Er beschrieb eine transzendente Erfahrung.

He described a transcendental experience.

[adjective] + [noun] a transcendent something eine transzendente Idee

Synonyms: supernatural, metaphysical

From Latin 'trans-' (across, beyond) + 'scandere' (to climb). Literally 'climbing beyond' normal experience.

Think of 'transcend' in English. It's about going beyond limits, just like the German word.

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