prägendste
Translation
most formative, most influential, most defining
Examples
Das war die prägendste Erfahrung meines Lebens.
That was the most formative experience of my life.
Er ist die prägendste Figur der modernen Kunst.
He is the most influential figure in modern art.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) the most formative/influential... That was the most formative experience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: most influential, most decisive; Antonyms: most insignificant
Etymology
Superlative of 'prägend', the present participle of 'prägen' (to mint, shape, influence). The '-ste' is the superlative suffix.
Memory Tips
Think of 'prägen' as 'pressing' or 'imprinting' a shape onto something, like a coin. The 'prägendste' experience is the one that leaves the deepest impression.