trefflich

excellent; apt; fitting

English translations

  1. 01

    excellent

  2. 02

    delightful

  3. 03

    fine

  4. 04

    splendid

Word details

German meaning
Ausgezeichnet, vortrefflich, sehr gut.
English meaning
Excellent
Synonym
ausgezeichnet
German example
Das Essen war trefflich zubereitet.
English example
The food was excellently prepared.
Comparative
trefflicherSuperlative: am trefflichsten

Example sentences with “trefflich”

  1. Das war eine treffliche Bemerkung. (That was an apt remark.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it formal?

Yes, it is a slightly formal or old-fashioned way to say 'perfect' or 'fitting'.