ADJECTIVE

spektakulär/ʃpɛktakuˈlɛːɐ̯/spectacular; sensational; striking

spektakulär is a German adjective that means spectacular, sensational, or striking. It is pronounced /ʃpɛktakuˈlɛːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "spektakulärer" and "spektakulärsten".

Definitions

1.very impressive or astonishing(general, figurative)

a.remarkable due to being especially dramatic, unusual, or eye-catching

Das Feuerwerk bot einen spektakulären Anblick am Himmel.—The fireworks offered a spectacular sight in the sky.

b.exciting in a way that attracts a lot of attention

Die Mannschaft feierte einen spektakulären Sieg.—The team celebrated a spectacular victory.

Adjective Forms

Positivespektakulär
Comparativespektakulärer
Superlativespektakulärsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "spektakulär" mean in English?
"spektakulär" means spectacular, sensational, or striking. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "spektakulär"?
"spektakulär" is pronounced /ʃpɛktakuˈlɛːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "spektakulär"?
The comparative of "spektakulär" is "spektakulärer" and the superlative is "spektakulärsten".
What part of speech is "spektakulär"?
"spektakulär" is a adjective in German.

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