episch
Translation
epic, heroic, monumental
Examples
Der Film hatte eine epische Länge.
The movie had an epic length.
Das war eine epische Schlacht.
That was an epic battle.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be/seem ((sth.)) The sunset was epic.
((epic)) + Noun ((epic)) + Noun He wrote an epic poem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: monumental, grand, heroic; Antonyms: banal, trivial
Etymology
From Greek 'epos' (word, story). It's a direct cognate with the English word 'epic'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'epic' fantasy novel or a blockbuster film. The word's similarity to English makes it straightforward.