top
Colloquial expression meaning excellent, first-rate, or very good.
EXAMPLE
Die Organisation der Veranstaltung war absolut top.
The organization of the event was absolutely top.
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Meanings
top
To be in very good physical or mental condition; to be fit.
EXAMPLE
Nach einer Woche Urlaub fühle ich mich wieder top für die Arbeit.
After a week of vacation, I feel top again and ready for work.
Usage tips
Use in a sentence
'Top' is usually used on its own or after a verb. Using it directly before a noun, as with other adjectives, is rare and often sounds colloquial or like advertising language.
EXAMPLE
Der Film war einfach top.
The film was simply top.
Colloquial style
'Top' is a very colloquial expression. In formal or written contexts, such as an application or an academic paper, it should be avoided.
EXAMPLE
Deine Präsentation war wirklich top!
Your presentation was really top!
Typical combination
Especially in the meaning of 'fit', 'top' is often combined with the adjective 'fit' to form 'topfit' (super fit). This combination strengthens the statement that someone is in excellent physical condition.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Training fühle ich mich immer topfit.
After training, I always feel super fit.
Compare with
top vs fit
fit
When referring to physical condition, both top and fit can work. Fit specifically describes good physical capability, while top assesses someone’s condition as particularly good. Someone who is ready and capable of performing is fit, whereas top in Form emphasizes an especially high level of fitness.
top
Vor dem Wettkampf ist Mara top in Form.
Mara is in top shape before the competition.
fit
Vor dem Wettkampf ist Mara fit und kann starten.
Mara is fit and can compete before the competition.
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