schwindelerregend
dizzying
So intense or extreme that it makes someone feel dizzy or unsteady.
EXAMPLE
Der Blick von dem Turm in die schwindelerregende Tiefe machte ihr Angst.
The view from the tower into the dizzying depths frightened her.
schwindelerregend
dizzying
schwindelerregend – schwindelerregender – am schwindelerregendsten
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Meanings
schwindelerregend
dizzying
Exceptionally high, fast, or large and therefore impressive or overwhelming.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen erzielte in diesem Jahr einen schwindelerregenden Gewinn.
The company made a dizzying profit this year.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry schwindelerregend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | schwindelerregend |
|---|---|
| comparative | schwindelerregender |
| superlative | am schwindelerregendsten |
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 |
Add the ending to schwindelerregend.
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 |
Add the ending to schwindelerregend.
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 |
Add the ending to schwindelerregend.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Schwindelerregend' (dizzying) is made up of 'Schwindel' (dizziness) and 'erregend' (causing or provoking). Literally, it describes something that causes dizziness or is so intense that it can make you feel dizzy.
EXAMPLE
Die schwindelerregende Höhe des Aussichtsturms machte vielen Besuchern Angst.
The dizzying height of the observation tower frightened many visitors.
Typical collocations
In its physical meaning, 'schwindelerregend' (dizzying) often appears with terms for height, depth, or dangerous situations. Typical collocations are 'schwindelerregende Höhe' (dizzying height), 'schwindelerregende Tiefe' (dizzying depth), and 'schwindelerregender Abgrund' (dizzying precipice).
EXAMPLE
Vor uns lag ein schwindelerregender Abgrund.
A dizzying precipice lay before us.
Figurative use
With abstract quantities such as prices, sums, profits, or speeds, 'schwindelerregend' (dizzying) is usually meant figuratively. It emphasizes that something is exceptionally large or high and is therefore overwhelming.
EXAMPLE
Für die kleine Wohnung wurde eine schwindelerregende Summe verlangt.
A dizzying sum was demanded for the small apartment.
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