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breathtaking
So impressive, beautiful, or exciting that it figuratively takes your breath away. It describes an overwhelming experience.
Von der Bergspitze hatten wir eine atemberaubende Aussicht auf das Tal.
From the mountain peak, we had a breathtaking view of the valley.
This adjective is a compound of 'Atem' (breath) and 'beraubend' (robbing). 'Beraubend' comes from the verb 'berauben' (to rob). So the word literally means that something robs you of your breath.
Die Akrobatikshow war wirklich atemberaubend.
The acrobatics show was truly breathtaking.
'Atemberaubend' (breathtaking) is often used to describe impressions of nature, art, or achievements. Common combinations are a breathtaking view, a breathtaking landscape, breathtaking beauty, or breathtaking speed.
Die Sängerin hatte eine atemberaubende Stimme.
The singer had a breathtaking voice.
This adjective is very expressive and is used to describe an overwhelming, extraordinary experience. It is stronger than 'sehr schön' (very beautiful) or 'beeindruckend' (impressive) and is not used for everyday things.
Der Sonnenuntergang in den Bergen war ein atemberaubendes Erlebnis.
The sunset in the mountains was a breathtaking experience.
boring
'langweilig' and 'atemberaubend' both describe how you experience something. But they are strong opposites. You use 'langweilig' when something does not spark interest and time passes slowly. 'atemberaubend' fits when something is very impressive, beautiful, or exciting. It is much stronger than just 'interesting' or 'beautiful'. A film, a lecture, or a view can be boring if nothing happens; something is breathtaking when it truly overwhelms you.
Im Urlaub hatten wir vom Berg eine atemberaubende Aussicht auf das Meer.
On vacation, we had a breathtaking view of the sea from the mountain.
Der Vortrag war so langweilig, dass viele auf die Uhr geschaut haben.
The lecture was so boring that many people looked at the clock.