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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.
beautiful
Both words can describe an exceptionally beautiful landscape or view. Wunderschön emphasizes the intense beauty, whereas atemberaubend places greater emphasis on the overwhelming and often dramatic effect on the person viewing it. Use atemberaubend when the sight makes a particularly powerful impression.
Die Aussicht vom hohen Berg auf den See ist bei diesem Wetter atemberaubend.
The view of the lake from the high mountain is breathtaking in this weather.
Die Aussicht auf den See ist bei diesem Wetter wunderschön.
The view of the lake is beautiful in this weather.
