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incomparable
So unique, magnificent, or special that it cannot be compared with anything else.
Von der Bergspitze hatten wir eine unvergleichliche Aussicht auf das Tal.
From the mountaintop, we had an incomparable view of the valley.
The word is made up of the prefix 'un-' and 'vergleichlich' (comparable). 'Vergleichlich' comes from the verb 'vergleichen' (to compare). So 'unvergleichlich' (incomparable) describes something that is so unique that you cannot compare it with anything else.
Das Gefühl, das Ziel erreicht zu haben, war unvergleichlich.
The feeling of having reached the goal was incomparable.
'Unvergleichlich' (incomparable) is always used positively to describe something magnificent. Typical combinations are 'unvergleichliche Schönheit' (incomparable beauty), 'ein unvergleichliches Erlebnis' (an incomparable experience), or 'ein unvergleichlicher Geschmack' (an incomparable taste).
Die Opernsängerin hat eine unvergleichliche Stimme.
The opera singer has an incomparable voice.
'Unvergleichlich' (incomparably) can also be used as an adverb to intensify an adjective. It then means 'extraordinarily' or 'extremely'.
Der Sonnenuntergang am Meer war unvergleichlich schön.
The sunset by the sea was incomparably beautiful.
only / unique
Einzig and unvergleichlich can both express exceptional quality. In this evaluative sense, Einzig sounds somewhat elevated and, especially before a noun, can also be understood as meaning that something exists only once. Unvergleichlich makes it clearer that nothing else reaches the same level of quality.
Die klare und warme Stimme der Sängerin ist unvergleichlich.
The singer's clear, warm voice is incomparable.
Die klare und warme Stimme der Sängerin ist einzig.
The singer's clear, warm voice is unique.
