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perfekt
perfect
Complete, without errors or flaws.
example
Sie spricht ein perfektes Deutsch.
She speaks perfect German.
perfekt
perfect
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Usage tips
Common mistake
Don't confuse the adjective 'perfekt' (perfect) with the noun 'das Perfekt' (a past tense in grammar). The adjective is written lowercase, while the noun is always capitalized.
EXAMPLE
Dein Vortrag war wirklich perfekt!
Your presentation was really perfect!
Use as an exclamation
'Perfekt!' (Perfect!) can stand alone as an answer or exclamation. It then means something like 'Great!', 'Agreed!', or 'That works well!'. In this case, it is not declined.
EXAMPLE
Wir treffen uns um acht am Kino. – Perfekt, bis später!
We'll meet at eight at the movie theater. – Perfect, see you later!
Sentence structure and usage
When something is ideal for a purpose, the structure 'perfekt für' + accusative is often used. This lets you express that something fits a situation or person especially well.
EXAMPLE
Dieses kleine Auto ist perfekt für die Stadt.
This small car is perfect for the city.
Compare with
perfekt vs vollkommen
complete / perfect
'perfekt' and 'vollkommen' can both mean that something is without errors or flaws. In many sentences, the two words can be used in a similar way. 'perfekt' sounds very natural in everyday language and is often used for work, plans, or results. 'vollkommen' sounds a bit stronger or more elevated and emphasizes that really nothing is missing or wrong. As an exclamation like 'Perfekt!' (Perfect!), only 'perfekt' fits, not 'vollkommen'.
perfekt
Deine Lösung ist perfekt, wir müssen nichts mehr ändern.
Your solution is perfect; we don't need to change anything else.
vollkommen
Das Bild wirkt vollkommen, weil jedes Detail gut zusammenpasst.
The picture feels complete because every detail fits together well.
In real life
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