spektakulär
Translation
spectacular, sensational, dramatic
Examples
Die Aussicht vom Berg war spektakulär.
The view from the mountain was spectacular.
Er erzielte ein spektakuläres Tor.
He scored a spectacular goal.
Grammar Patterns
spektakulär + Noun (attributive) a spectacular ~ eine spektakuläre Aussicht
sth. is spektakulär (predicative) sth. is spectacular Die Show war spektakulär.
Similar Words
Synonyms: atemberaubend (breathtaking), beeindruckend (impressive); Antonyms: unspektakulär (unspectacular), gewöhnlich (ordinary)
Etymology
From Latin 'spectaculum' meaning 'a show, spectacle', which comes from 'spectare', 'to look at'. It's a direct cognate of 'spectacular'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'spectacular'. Think of a visual 'spectacle' that is impressive to watch.