prächtig
Translation
magnificent, splendid, gorgeous, superb
Examples
Das war ein prächtiges Fest.
That was a magnificent celebration.
Die Blumen blühen prächtig.
The flowers are blooming splendidly.
Wir haben uns prächtig amüsiert.
We had a splendid time.
Grammar Patterns
((prächtig)) + Noun a magnificent ... ein prächtiges Schloss
sein + ((prächtig)) to be splendid The weather is splendid.
sich ((prächtig)) amüsieren to have a splendid time We had a splendid time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herrlich (glorious), großartig (great), wunderbar (wonderful); Antonyms: schlicht (plain), einfach (simple)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'die Pracht' (splendor, magnificence).
Memory Tips
Connect 'prächtig' with 'bright' or 'precious'. Magnificent things are often bright and precious.