splendor
die Pracht
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splendor
Great, impressive splendor and richness; radiant beauty. In the expression 'eine (wahre) Pracht sein', the word expresses that something is especially beautiful or magnificent.
Der Anblick der blühenden Landschaft im Frühling war die reinste Pracht.
The sight of the blooming landscape in spring was pure splendor.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Pracht |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Pracht | – |
| accusative | die Pracht | – |
| dative | der Pracht | – |
| genitive | der Pracht | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The adjective 'prächtig' (magnificent) and many compounds are derived from 'Pracht', for example 'Prachtstück' (showpiece), 'Prachtstraße' (grand boulevard), or 'Farbenpracht' (blaze of color).
Der Königspalast war von unglaublicher Pracht.
The royal palace was of incredible splendor.
The expression 'eine Pracht sein' (to be a splendid sight) takes the indefinite article and is often intensified with 'wahre' (true): 'Das ist eine wahre Pracht.' Without the article ('Das ist Pracht'), the sentence is wrong.
Der Sonnenuntergang über dem Meer war eine Pracht.
The sunset over the sea was a splendid sight.
'Pracht' (splendor) sounds somewhat elevated. In everyday language, you hear the word mainly in the expression 'eine wahre Pracht' and in compounds such as 'Prachtexemplar' (magnificent specimen).
Die Rosen in ihrem Garten sind eine wahre Pracht.
The roses in her garden are a true splendor.
shine / splendor
Glanz refers to the impressive aura of an appearance. Pracht describes something as exceptionally beautiful or impressive and often has an elevated or poetic tone. Use Glanz for the effect or aura; Pracht can work for strong praise.
Nach der Restaurierung ist derselbe Saal eine wahre Pracht.
After the restoration, the same hall was truly magnificent.
Der restaurierte Saal hat seinen alten Glanz zurückgewonnen.
The restored hall had regained its former splendor.
