herausragenden
Translation
outstanding, prominent, excellent, eminent
Examples
Er erhielt einen Preis für seine herausragenden Leistungen.
He received an award for his outstanding achievements.
Wir bewundern den herausragenden Künstler.
We admire the outstanding artist.
Grammar Patterns
((herausragenden)) + Noun (Acc. Masc. Sg. / Gen. Masc./Neut. Sg. / Dat. Pl. etc.) outstanding... He made an outstanding contribution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgezeichnet, exzellent, hervorragend; Antonyms: mittelmäßig, durchschnittlich
Etymology
From 'heraus-' (out) and 'ragen' (to protrude, tower). Literally 'towering out'.
Memory Tips
Picture a mountain peak that is 'towering out' (ragend heraus) from all the others, making it outstanding.