das Erlesene
Translation
the exquisite, select items, choice things
Examples
Er schätzt nur das Erlesenste.
He only appreciates the most exquisite things.
Für seine Gäste wählte er nur Erlesenes.
For his guests, he chose only select items.
Grammar Patterns
das Erlesene + Verb the exquisite thing + verb The exquisite has its price.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Auserwählte, das Exquisite; Antonyms: das Gewöhnliche
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from 'erlesen' (exquisite). From 'er-' (intensive prefix) + 'lesen' (to read, historically also 'to gather, select'). Something carefully selected.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'reading' ('lesen') a menu to thoroughly ('er-') pick out the very best dish. That dish is 'das Erlesene'.