imposing / substantial
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imposing
Of impressive size, shape, or appearance; large and imposing. It can refer to people, buildings, or even sums of money.
Der alte Baum im Garten hat eine stattliche Höhe erreicht.
The old tree in the garden has reached an imposing height.
The noun that 'stattlich' (imposing/substantial) describes reveals the exact meaning. If it refers to a person or object, it means 'large and imposing'. If it refers to money or a quantity, it means 'notably high'.
Er war ein stattlicher Mann mit breiten Schultern.
He was an imposing man with broad shoulders.
'Stattlich' (imposing/substantial) is a somewhat elevated word and expresses admiration or recognition. It sounds more formal and more positive than simply 'groß' (big) or 'viel' (a lot).
Das Schloss beeindruckte uns mit seiner stattlichen Fassade.
The palace impressed us with its imposing facade.
In the meaning 'imposing', 'stattlich' is often used to describe people, buildings, or large plants. Typical nouns are 'Mann' (man), 'Erscheinung' (appearance/figure), 'Gebäude' (building), or 'Baum' (tree).
Vor dem Haus stand eine stattliche Eiche.
An imposing oak stood in front of the house.
In the meaning 'substantial', 'stattlich' describes financial or quantitative details. Typical nouns are 'Summe' (sum), 'Betrag' (amount), 'Preis' (price), 'Gehalt' (salary), or 'Gewicht' (weight).
Er hat für die Renovierung einen stattlichen Betrag investiert.
He invested a substantial amount in the renovation.
big / great
'groß' and 'stattlich' can both describe above-average size. 'groß' is the normal, neutral word and fits almost anything: people, rooms, houses, or objects. 'stattlich' says more than just big: something or someone appears impressive, strong, or imposing. It is used more for people, buildings, or sometimes also for large sums of money. Learners may confuse the words because both express size. If you only mean size, 'groß' is more natural. If the size also makes an impression, 'stattlich' fits better.
Vor dem alten Rathaus steht ein stattliches Gebäude mit hohen Fenstern.
In front of the old town hall stands an imposing building with tall windows.
Für den Kurs braucht er einen großen Tisch im Büro.
For the course, he needs a large table in the office.