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How was your day? How was the food? What do you think of my idea? Good is the most boring word in German. Grammatically correct, but boring. Today you'll learn eleven alternatives that will immediately make your German sound more natural and lively. And the last alternative is the best. So stay until the end. I have prepared a free PDF file for you. There you will find all these alternatives with explanations, example sentences, and exercises. You can download the PDF file completely free of charge. Click the link below this video, enter your name and email address And just a few minutes later, you'll receive the PDF file sent to your email. Please check your spam folder if you cannot find the email immediately. Alright, let's go. Category number 1. Casual and colloquial. You use these words with friends, family, and good colleagues. They sound naturally lively and distinctly German. Are you ready? Alternative Number 1. Class. That was great. That's a sentence you hear everywhere in Germany. Really. Excellent means very good, great, impressive. It originally comes from the word "class," meaning quality or level. If something is great, it has class. It is on a high level. You use it when you're genuinely excited, but casually, without all the drama. For example, the movie was great. You did a great job. Great, thanks. Class also works alone as a short and enthusiastic reply. Someone tells you some good news, then you say, oh, great. Have you used this word already? Definitely write it in the comments. We're moving on to Alternative Number 2. That was really cool. Yes, you heard it right. Cool. Many German learners think that "cool" is an English word. Why am I learning this in the German course? Because Germans actually use it. Every day, almost in every age group. Cool is no longer an anglicism. It is a complete, integrated, everyday German word. Incidentally, an anglicism means an English word that has been adopted into another language. Anglicism. Cool thus means good, great, impressive. but with a relaxed, casual, or laid-back tone. It doesn't sound excited or dramatic. It sounds relaxed and natural. That is the most important thing. It sounds natural, of course. That's a cool idea. Or your apartment is really cool. Or cool, we'll do it that way. And just like "class," "cool" also works as a brief confirmation. Someone suggests something, you agree, then you can simply say cool. That means everything is clear, it suits me, I'm in. You hear it everywhere among friends, at work, at school, in the supermarket. Young and old, north and south, everywhere. Also, if you say "cool," you don't sound English—you sound German. Alternative number three. Toll is perhaps the most versatile word in this category. It means wonderful, great, impressive. You can use it for people, things, and situations. This is a great book. You look great today. Or that was really great. It works in almost every informal situation. With friends, with family, with good colleagues. You can always use this word. That is very important. If you sound really great, it means exactly the opposite. Germans say that when they're annoyed about something. Yes, not delight, but annoy. Just like in this example here. At the toll, it's raining. I had been looking forward so much to the walk in the sunshine. At the toll, you're also getting annoyed here. That's interesting, isn't it? This combination is plus awesome, wow, awesome can also sound very ironic or sour, angry. Alternative number four. Excellent. Have you already heard of this alternative? Be sure to download the PDF file. Just click the link below the video And download the file containing all the terms. "Spitze" is again a noun that has been converted into an adjective. Spitze means literally the highest point of something. The summit of a mountain. The tip of a pencil. And if something is sharp, then it is precisely that. Right at the top, simply the best. 尖端, for example. That was great. Or you're awesome. The idea is great. Spitze is particularly enthusiastic and even a bit more lively, even more intense than cool or great. When you use "Spitze," you instantly sound like a native German speaker. We're moving forward. Alternative number five. First. Prima is something special in this list. It sounds a bit old-fashioned. Older Germans often use it, younger ones less frequently. But you hear it regularly at work, in the family, in everyday life. Prima means good, all right, everything fits. It is less enthusiastic than classy or excellent. That is rather calm and content. First of all, that works. You did it superbly. That's great. If used properly, you sound friendly and pleasant. even if it is not the most modern word. And precisely for that reason, it is important that you know and understand it. And generally, as a German language teacher, I find it important that I, my participants, my students constantly acquire different vocabulary. I want people who are learning German with me to always learn the wide range of different vocabulary words, that they understand what is modern, what is outdated, what is authentic, what is inauthentic. All of my intensive courses are structured this way, that you improve your vocabulary and your grammar And truly learn all vocabulary in context. Also, if you're currently thinking about how you can further improve your German, Then definitely take a look at my intensive courses. We offer intensive courses for all levels from A1 to C1. And if you don't know which level you need, Then you can take my free placement test beforehand. We continue to Category Number 2. Emotional and thrilled. You use these words when "good" simply isn't enough. Also good is more or less neutral. If this word is not enough, Then you use vocabulary from this category. Then, if you're truly enthusiastic, when you want to show someone that something has truly moved you. Okay, Number 6. Fantastic. I love this word. That was fantastic. You immediately feel the energy in this word. That was fantastic. Fantastic comes from fantasy, also something that is almost too good to be true. As fast as from a dream. Fantastic. You use it for big moments. An extraordinary concert. We were in Sydney in March and saw The Phantom of the Opera there. Open Air. That was fantastic. That was really almost too good to be true. An unforgettable moment. An unforgettable evening. Also a fantastic evening. You did it wonderfully. Or what a fantastic evening. Fantastic is stronger than cool or great. I hope you now understand, In which situations and in what context do you use this verb, No, you cannot use this adjective. Alternative Number 7. Excellent. Just the word alone sounds grand. It means exceptionally good. Impressive. Outstanding. That was great. Or you're great. Or a magnificent performance. Excellent, works both in casual conversation as well as in somewhat more formal situations. For example, when you give someone a compliment at work. And it has a special quality. It sounds sincere. If you say "great," Does the other person believe that you really mean it? Also wonderful. A great word. Alternative Number 8. Wonderful. That might be the most beautiful word on this list. It comes from wonder. Also something magical, unexpected, almost impossible. Wonderful. And if something is wonderful, it possesses this quality. It's beautiful, touching, almost like a little miracle. Wonderful. Here are a few examples. That was wonderful. It was a wonderful day. You explained it wonderfully. Wonderful, it works particularly well for emotional moments. Like a beautiful sunset. A moving conversation. A perfect moment. A very similar word to wundervoll. Wonderful, marvelous. You can also use both in formal situations. It always sounds very elegant and sincere. And the last category. Formal and professional. Here you learn alternatives for "good," the ones you can use in the office, in meetings, in official conversations. Alternative Number 9. Perfect. You probably already know the word perfect. Yes. But did you know that in German we use it in two different situations? We naturally use it in the true sense of the word. Also, if we want to say that something is very good or flawless. Just like this here. That was perfect. The cake is perfect. Or you've implemented it perfectly. The second meaning of the word "perfect" is, however, a bit different. We use the word then when we actually mean to say "in agreement." Got it. Also, as a brief confirmation. As in situations like this one here. Someone explains a plan to you. You understand everything and say it perfectly. You can say everything is clear. But you can say perfect. This does not mean that the plan is perfect, that is, flawless. It means everything is clear. I'm on it. Or that's how it fits. This second meaning is particularly important. You hear it very often in phone meetings and emails. I will send you the documents by Friday. Perfect, thank you. I'll get in touch tomorrow morning. Perfect. Or we'll see each other tomorrow morning. Perfect, let's do it. Also perfect has really two very strong meanings. Perfect, very good. Or flawlessly, perfectly. Perfect, all clear. Alternative Number 10. We are almost at the end of this video. Do you already subscribe to my channel? Did you give me a thumbs up? Please check this immediately. This is your thank-you for our diligent work. The next alternative is excellent. Excellent is the most elegant alternative in this list. It means excellent, of the highest quality, exceptionally good. You use it in formal situations, such as in meetings, reports, and official conversations. or if you would like to sound particularly elegant. Look here. The presentation was excellent, wasn't it? She has done excellent work. The restaurant has excellent reviews. Incidentally, "ausgezeichnet" comes from "auszeichnen." Also to award someone an honor or grant a prize. Here you've learned even more vocabulary. If something is excellent, it deserves a prize. When you use this word, you sound instantly competent and professional. It is a word that makes an impression. Alternative number 11, flawless. That is the last alternative, without a doubt. I find this alternative particularly interesting. It means that something is without errors, without flaws. Literally it means there is no objection, so no reason for criticism. The work is impeccable. The product works perfectly. He behaved impeccably. You often hear this word in professional contexts. In technical fields, for example, with various devices. The device is working perfectly. But even in everyday life, many Germans use it when they are truly satisfied. How was the service? You can say "good," or you can say "perfectly correct." Alright, everyone, we're at the bonus. Finally, I have one bonus word for you. And I'm curious whether you already know it. Probably, if you live in Germany, you've heard this word. The word is awesome. "Geil" has two very different meanings. And precisely that is what makes it so important that you know it. The original meaning is very vulgar. She describes sexual arousal. Also very vulgar, as I said. But in everyday German usage, especially among younger people, "geil" means something entirely different. They use the word as an alternative for very, very good. It is more enthusiastic than merely good. It means something like fantastic, incredibly good. Impressive. And if you're really happy, then you say "geil." For example, the concert was so awesome. Or the new movie with Ryan Gosling was really awesome. Or is really awesome. Dude, that's awesome. You hear it everywhere. You won't find it in your textbook. But you hear it in the park, on the subway, among friends, at school. It is used daily. But, and that is the most important warning in this video, never use it in formal situations. Not with your boss. Not at the doctor's. Not at the office. Not with older people you don't know well. In these situations, "geil" sounds very unprofessional. Really now, be careful with this word. The rule is simple. If you're unsure whether the situation is casual enough, better use "cool" or "fantastic." These words always work. But if you're with good friends and something truly impressive has happened, then you're on safe ground. Then you can use the word "geil". Now it's your turn. Which of these words do you like the best? And which one did you already know? Write it in the comments. I read every comment and really answer all questions, all messages. I look forward to your feedback. Download the free PDF file now. Take our free test if you'd like to find out your current level. 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