unforgettable
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unforgettable
So impressive, beautiful, or meaningful that it stays in one's memory for a long time and is not forgotten.
Unsere Reise nach Italien war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.
Our trip to Italy was an unforgettable experience.
The word is made up of three parts: the prefix 'un-' means 'not', the stem comes from 'vergessen' (to forget), and the ending '-lich' makes it an adjective. So 'unvergesslich' (unforgettable) literally means 'not to be forgotten'.
Der Sonnenuntergang in den Bergen war einfach unvergesslich.
The sunset in the mountains was simply unforgettable.
This adjective is very often used to describe positive experiences. Common combinations are 'ein unvergesslicher Moment' (an unforgettable moment), 'ein unvergesslicher Urlaub' (an unforgettable vacation), or 'eine unvergessliche Begegnung' (an unforgettable encounter).
Das Konzert war ein unvergesslicher Abend für alle Fans.
The concert was an unforgettable evening for all the fans.
A very typical sentence construction is the combination with the verb 'bleiben' (to remain). This expresses that a memory stays permanently in one's mind.
Diese Reise wird mir für immer unvergesslich bleiben.
This trip will remain unforgettable to me forever.
legendary
Legendär and unvergesslich can both describe an especially successful experience. Unvergesslich mainly emphasizes that it remains in a person's memory, while legendär suggests an extraordinary reputation extending beyond an individual's memory. Use unvergesslich for your own memory and legendär when something becomes more widely known.
Das Konzert war für mich unvergesslich, weil ich dort meine Lieblingsband zum ersten Mal sah.
The concert was unforgettable for me because I saw my favorite band there for the first time.
Das Konzert wurde legendär, weil noch lange viele Menschen davon erzählten.
The concert became legendary because many people kept talking about it for a long time.
