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
Usage tips
Register: colloquial
'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 episch
epic
Both adjectives praise something as especially great or overwhelming. „epic“ is colloquial language influenced by English, while „episch“ is the established German form and is also used colloquially. In a German everyday text, „episch“ is usually the better choice; among friends, „epic“ can also be used as a more casual expression.
epic
Das Konzert gestern war epic, weil die Band drei Stunden lang spielte.
Yesterday's concert was epic because the band played for three hours.
episch
Das Konzert gestern war episch, weil die Band drei Stunden lang spielte.
Yesterday's concert was epic because the band played for three hours.
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