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refreshing
Having a pleasantly cooling and invigorating effect on the body, often in connection with drinks, water, or air.
Nach der Wanderung war die kalte Limonade sehr erfrischend.
After the hike, the cold lemonade was very refreshing.
'Erfrischend' (refreshing) is the present participle of the verb 'erfrischen' (to refresh). This verb consists of the prefix 'er-' (which indicates a process or result) and the adjective 'frisch' (fresh). So something 'Erfrischendes' (refreshing) is something that makes you feel fresh.
Ein Sprung ins kühle Wasser kann sehr erfrischend sein.
A jump into cool water can be very refreshing.
In its literal meaning, 'erfrischend' (refreshing) is often combined with things that have a cooling or invigorating effect. Typical phrases are 'ein erfrischendes Getränk' (a refreshing drink), 'eine erfrischende Dusche' (a refreshing shower), or 'eine erfrischende Brise' (a refreshing breeze).
Nach dem Sport genieße ich immer eine erfrischende Dusche.
After exercising, I always enjoy a refreshing shower.
In the figurative meaning, 'erfrischend' (refreshing) describes something that is positively different or new. Common combinations are 'erfrischend ehrlich' (refreshingly honest), 'erfrischend anders' (refreshingly different), 'eine erfrischende Idee' (a refreshing idea), or 'eine erfrischende Abwechslung' (a refreshing change).
Ihre Meinung war erfrischend anders als die der anderen.
Her opinion was refreshingly different from the others'.
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'frisch' and 'erfrischend' can both describe something pleasant and cool, for example air, water, or a drink. 'Frisch' describes the state more: the air is cool and pleasant. 'Erfrischend' describes the effect more strongly: something wakes you up, cools the body, or feels good. That is why learners may confuse the words, especially with weather and drinks. 'Frisch' fits when you are describing a quality. 'Erfrischend' fits when you want to say that something pleasantly invigorates you.
Nach dem langen Spaziergang war das kalte Wasser sehr erfrischend.
After the long walk, the cold water was very refreshing.
Nach dem Regen ist die Luft im Garten frisch.
After the rain, the air in the garden is fresh.