erlesen
exquisite
Particularly carefully selected, high-quality, and of exceptional quality.
EXAMPLE
Das Restaurant bietet eine erlesene Auswahl internationaler Weine.
The restaurant offers an exquisite selection of international wines.
erlesen
exquisite
erlesen – erlesener – am erlesensten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry erlesen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | erlesen |
|---|---|
| comparative | erlesener |
| superlative | am erlesensten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Typical collocations
'Erlesen' (exquisite) is often used with nouns that refer to a carefully curated selection or a high-quality range of products. Typical collocations include 'erlesene Auswahl' (exquisite selection), 'erlesenes Sortiment' (exquisite range), and 'erlesene Kollektion' (exquisite collection).
EXAMPLE
Das Museum zeigt eine erlesene Kollektion moderner Fotografien.
The museum is showcasing an exquisite collection of modern photographs.
Enjoyment and quality
In connection with food and drink, 'erlesen' (exquisite) describes particularly high-quality products. Common collocations include 'erlesene Weine' (exquisite wines), 'erlesene Speisen' (exquisite dishes), and 'erlesene Zutaten' (exquisite ingredients).
EXAMPLE
Für das Fest wurden erlesene Zutaten aus verschiedenen Regionen bestellt.
Exquisite ingredients from various regions were ordered for the celebration.
Elevated style
'Erlesen' (exquisite) belongs more to an elevated or promotional style of language and often appears in descriptions of restaurants, shops, hotels, and cultural offerings.
EXAMPLE
Das Hotel wirbt mit erlesenem Service und einer ruhigen Lage.
The hotel advertises exquisite service and a quiet location.
In real life
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