die Eleganz
Translation
elegance, grace, style
Examples
Sie bewegt sich mit großer Eleganz.
She moves with great elegance.
Das Kleid besticht durch seine schlichte Eleganz.
The dress captivates with its simple elegance.
Grammar Patterns
with ((elegance)) to do sth. with elegance She always dresses with elegance.
the ((elegance)) of sth. the elegance of... The elegance of the swan is admirable.
to possess ((elegance)) to have elegance He possesses a natural elegance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anmut, Grazie, Stil; Antonyms: Plumpheit, Ungeschicklichkeit (clumsiness)
Etymology
From Latin 'elegantia'. It is a cognate of the English word 'elegance'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'elegance'. Just remember the German pronunciation and that it's a feminine noun (die).