ausgeprägt
Translation
pronounced, distinct, marked, strong
Examples
Er hat ein ausgeprägtes Gerechtigkeitsgefühl.
He has a strong sense of justice.
Ihre Gesichtszüge sind sehr ausgeprägt.
Her facial features are very pronounced.
Grammar Patterns
((ausgeprägt)) + Noun a pronounced/strong ... She has a pronounced accent.
((sth. is)) ((ausgeprägt)) sth. is pronounced His desire for success is very pronounced.
Similar Words
deutlich (clear), stark (strong), markant (striking); Antonym: schwach (weak)
Etymology
Past participle of `ausprägen` (to mint, to emboss), from `aus-` (out) + `prägen` (to stamp, to shape).
Memory Tips
Imagine a coin that has been 'stamped out' (`ausgeprägt`) with a very clear and distinct image. This leads to the meaning 'pronounced' or 'distinct'.