phänomenal
Translation
phenomenal, extraordinary, amazing
Examples
Seine Leistung war phänomenal.
His performance was phenomenal.
Er hat ein phänomenales Gedächtnis.
He has a phenomenal memory.
Grammar Patterns
((to be/seem)) + phenomenal to be/seem phenomenal His performance was phenomenal.
phenomenal + ((noun)) a phenomenal [noun] He has a phenomenal memory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: außergewöhnlich (extraordinary), unglaublich (unbelievable); Antonyms: gewöhnlich (ordinary), normal (normal)
Etymology
From Greek 'phainómenon' (thing appearing to view). Related to the German word 'Phänomen' (phenomenon).
Memory Tips
Think of an event that is such a 'phenomenon' that you can only describe it as 'phenomenal'.