prächtig

magnificent

adjective PRAEKH-tikh Rare

Origin: from Pracht (splendour)

Also means

splendid

Usage Note

prächtig means splendid and richly impressive, from Pracht. Used for buildings, costumes and thriving health: ein prächtiges Schloss, prächtig gedeihen. It conveys lavish abundance.

Examples

"Die Königin trug ein prächtiges, goldbesticktes Gewand."

Natural Translation

The queen wore a magnificent, gold-embroidered robe.

Literal Translation

The queen wore a magnificent, gold-embroidered robe.

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