Phänomenal
Example: Seine phänomenalen Fähigkeiten beeindruckten alle im Raum.
Definition
"Phänomenal" describes something extraordinary or remarkable, often exceeding normal expectations. It highlights exceptional qualities or abilities, as in the phrase 'Seine phänomenalen Fähigkeiten beeindruckten alle im Raum,' meaning his phenomenal skills impressed everyone in the room.
Etymology
The word "phänomenal" originates from the Greek word 'phainomenon,' meaning 'that which appears' or 'observable.' It passed through Latin and German, evolving to describe something striking or extraordinary. Did you know? The term originally related to natural phenomena before gaining its figurative sense.
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"Phänomenal" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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