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epic
A colloquial expression borrowed from English, used to say that something is amazing, overwhelming, or monumental in scale.
example
Das Konzert gestern Abend war einfach nur epic!
The concert last night was just epic!
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Meanings
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'Epic' is a word from colloquial and youth language. It is used to express enthusiasm. In formal or written contexts, such as emails to supervisors or essays, it should be avoided.
EXAMPLE
Die Stimmung auf dem Festival war einfach epic.
The atmosphere at the festival was just epic.
Sentence structure and use
This adjective is used almost exclusively predicatively, that is, after the noun with a verb such as 'sein' (to be). Declension before a noun, e.g. 'ein epices Erlebnis', is very unusual in this colloquial meaning.
EXAMPLE
Die Aussicht vom Berggipfel war wirklich epic.
The view from the mountain peak was really epic.
English origin
The word is borrowed directly from English and is pronounced the same way. Its popularity in German comes mainly from internet, gaming, and youth culture.
EXAMPLE
Sein letzter Trick mit dem Skateboard war epic.
His last trick with the skateboard was epic.
Compare with
epic vs krass
awesome / extreme
'krass' and 'epic' can both express excitement or amazement in colloquial language. 'krass' is broader: it can be meant positively, negatively, or simply as surprising. 'epic' comes from English and sounds more youthful or internet-related. It fits especially well when something seems very amazing, impressive, or like a special experience. They can be confused because both can give strong praise. If the evaluation is open, 'krass' fits better; if something is meant as truly amazing and overwhelming, 'epic' fits.
epic
Das Konzert gestern war epic, alle haben bis zum Schluss getanzt.
The concert yesterday was epic; everyone danced until the end.
krass
Der Regen am Abend ist krass, wir können kaum etwas sehen.
The rain this evening is intense; we can hardly see anything.
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