herrlich
Translation
wonderful, magnificent, glorious, splendid
Examples
Das Wetter ist heute herrlich.
The weather is wonderful today.
Wir hatten eine herrliche Aussicht vom Berg.
We had a magnificent view from the mountain.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be wonderful The weather is herrlich.
((attributive)) a wonderful ... It was a herrlicher day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wonderful, magnificent, glorious; Antonyms: terrible, awful
Etymology
Comes from 'Herr' (lord, master), suggesting something of a 'lordly' quality, hence 'magnificent' or 'wonderful'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'herrlich' to 'Herr' (lord). Imagine a lord's magnificent castle to remember the meaning.