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Describes something as the best, most extreme, or final of its kind. It is often used to express an extreme or unsurpassed quality.
Für viele Gamer ist das hier das ultimate Spielerlebnis.
For many gamers, this is the ultimate gaming experience.
This word is an Anglicism and is used mainly in youth language, marketing, or gaming. In formal or everyday language, it often sounds exaggerated.
Die neue Grafikkarte bietet die ultimate Performance.
The new graphics card offers ultimate performance.
Unlike most German adjectives, 'ultimate' is often not declined when it comes before a noun. It keeps its base form, especially in advertising slogans.
Erlebe den ultimate Fahrspaß!
Experience the ultimate driving fun!
'Ultimate' is often combined with nouns that describe an experience, a performance, or a product. Typical combinations are 'das ultimate Erlebnis' (the ultimate experience), 'die ultimate Lösung' (the ultimate solution), or 'die ultimate Waffe' (the ultimate weapon, in gaming).
Diese Software ist die ultimate Lösung für all Ihre Probleme.
This software is the ultimate solution for all your problems.
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Both words can present something as particularly strong or extreme. „Maximal“ mainly refers to the highest possible or permitted limit, while „ultimate“ is used more as a value judgment for the best, most extreme, or final example of its kind. Use „maximal“ for a limit and „ultimate“ for a top rating.
Dieses Modell gilt für viele Kunden als das ultimate Fahrrad seiner Klasse.
Many customers consider this model the ultimate bike in its class.
Die Geschwindigkeit des Aufzugs beträgt maximal zehn Kilometer pro Stunde.
The elevator's maximum speed is ten kilometers per hour.
