markant
distinctive, striking, prominent
English translations
- 01
prominent
- 02
striking
- 03
remarkable
- 04
noticeable
Word details
- German meaning
- Auffällig, deutlich, prägnant.
- English meaning
- Striking, distinctive
- Synonym
- auffällig, prägnant
- German example
- Er hat ein markantes Gesicht.
- English example
- He has a striking face.
- Comparative
- markanterSuperlative: am markantesten
Related words
- auffällig
conspicuous
- auffallend
Striking
- Warzenschwein
A warthog is an African wild pig characterized by its distinctive warts on its face.
- Höckerschwan
mute swan
- Bastei
Bastei is a striking rock formation in Saxon Switzerland, known for its spectacular views.
- Moselschleife
Moselle loop
- plakativ
showy
- Kinn
Chin
- Kakadu
Cockatoo
- Dolomit
Dolomite
- Wahrzeichen
Landmark
- Backenbart
sideburns
- Halsbandschnäpper
Collared flycatcher
- Gesichtserker
Prominent nose
- Urstromtal
Urstromtal (glacial valley)
- Saturn
Saturn
- Brillenschlange
A spectacled cobra is a venomous snake characterized by its distinctive markings on the neck, resembling spectacles.
- Ampelmännchen
The Ampelmännchen is the stylized pedestrian symbol on traffic lights in Germany, especially in eastern Germany, known for its distinctive shape.
- Dachlinie
The roofline is the outer edge or contour of a roof.
- Monobraue
Unibrow
- Schuhschnabel
A large, stork-like bird with a distinctive shoe-shaped bill.
- Pyramidenform
Pyramid shape
- Adlernase
Aquiline nose
- Felssporn
A spur is a distinct, protruding part of a rock or mountain, often formed by erosion.
- auffallend
Striking
Example sentences with “markant”
Er hat ein markantes Gesicht. (He has a distinctive face.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'markant' used for physical features?
Yes, it is frequently used to describe striking facial features, architecture, or prominent characteristics.