ansehnlich
considerable
Of considerable size, quantity, or importance; notable or substantial.
EXAMPLE
Er hat durch seine Arbeit ein ansehnliches Vermögen angehäuft.
Through his work, he has accumulated a considerable fortune.
ansehnlich
considerable / attractive
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Meanings
ansehnlich
attractive
Good-looking or attractive. Refers to the outward appearance of a person or thing.
EXAMPLE
Der junge Mann war groß und von ansehnlicher Gestalt.
The young man was tall and of attractive appearance.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is derived from the verb 'ansehen' (to look at). Something that is 'ansehnlich' (considerable/attractive) is worth looking at—either because it looks good or because it is impressively large or numerous.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat eine ansehnliche Sammlung alter Bücher.
She has a considerable collection of old books.
Context clue
The noun that 'ansehnlich' (considerable/attractive) describes reveals the meaning. If it refers to money, a quantity, or size, such as 'Summe' (sum), 'Vermögen' (fortune), or 'Erfolg' (success), it means 'considerable'. If it refers to a person or their appearance, such as 'Mann' (man), 'Frau' (woman), or 'Gestalt' (figure/appearance), it means 'attractive'.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen erzielte einen ansehnlichen Gewinn.
The company achieved a considerable profit.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'beträchtlich' (considerable), the adjective is often combined with nouns that express a quantity or value. Typical examples are: 'eine ansehnliche Summe' (a considerable sum), 'ein ansehnlicher Betrag' (a considerable amount), or 'ein ansehnliches Vermögen' (a considerable fortune).
EXAMPLE
Für das alte Auto hat er noch eine ansehnliche Summe bekommen.
He still got a considerable sum for the old car.
Compare with
ansehnlich vs hübsch
pretty
Both hübsch and ansehnlich can describe a good external appearance. Hübsch directly expresses that something looks beautiful or pleasing. Ansehnlich sounds more formal and emphasizes an overall good and respectable outward impression.
ansehnlich
Das renovierte Haus macht insgesamt einen ansehnlichen Eindruck.
Overall, the renovated house makes an attractive impression.
hübsch
Das renovierte Haus mit den bunten Fensterläden ist hübsch.
The renovated house with its colorful shutters is pretty.
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