phenomenal
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phenomenal
Exceptionally good, impressive, or outstanding. Used colloquially as a strong positive adjective to describe performances, events, or qualities.
Sie hat bei der Prüfung ein phänomenales Ergebnis erzielt.
She achieved a phenomenal result on the exam.
phenomenal
In a philosophical or scientific sense: relating to a phenomenon; concerning appearances as they are perceived. This meaning is very rare and belongs to specialized language.
In der Phänomenologie wird die phänomenale Welt von der Welt an sich unterschieden.
In phenomenology, the phenomenal world is distinguished from the world in itself.
The adjective 'phänomenal' (phenomenal) is derived directly from the noun 'das Phänomen' (phenomenon). A phenomenon is an extraordinary occurrence or appearance, so 'phänomenal' originally means 'relating to an appearance' or, by extension, 'extraordinary'.
Nordlichter sind ein faszinierendes Naturphänomen.
The northern lights are a fascinating natural phenomenon.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'phänomenal' (phenomenal) from the context. In everyday conversations, it almost always means 'great' or 'outstanding'. In a scientific or philosophical text, it refers to the perception of appearances.
Dein Kuchen schmeckt phänomenal!
Your cake tastes phenomenal!
In its colloquial meaning, 'phänomenal' (phenomenal) is very often used as an adverb to intensify a verb or another adjective. It expresses great enthusiasm.
Die Band hat gestern Abend phänomenal gut gespielt.
The band played phenomenally well last night.
The meaning 'relating to an appearance' belongs exclusively to specialized language, especially philosophy. You will not hear this use in everyday speech.
Die Studie untersucht das phänomenale Bewusstsein bei Tieren.
The study examines phenomenal consciousness in animals.
brilliant / awesome
Genial and phenomenal express strong praise. Genial is especially suited to a performance or idea that shows exceptional creativity, intelligence, or inventiveness. Phänomenal describes something exceptionally good or impressive more generally, without this intellectual emphasis.
Leas Leistung war phänomenal, weil sie im entscheidenden Moment alle Erwartungen übertraf.
Lea’s performance was phenomenal because she exceeded all expectations at the crucial moment.
Leas Lösung war genial, weil sie das Problem mit einer völlig neuen Methode löste.
Lea’s solution was brilliant because she solved the problem using a completely new method.
