vortrefflich

C1

excellent / splendid / superb

English meaning
excellent / splendid / superb
Vocabulary package
Common Adjectives

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vortrefflich in a sentence

Das war eine vortreffliche Leistung.

That was an excellent performance.

Comparative and superlative

vortrefflich → vortrefflicher → am vortrefflichsten

Where vortrefflich comes from

Derivation (Ableitung) zum Adjektiv trefflich mit dem Präfix vor-

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Questions about vortrefflich

What is the comparative of vortrefflich?

vortrefflich → vortrefflicher → am vortrefflichsten.

What does vortrefflich mean in English?

vortrefflich means "excellent / splendid / superb". For example: "Das war eine vortreffliche Leistung." — "That was an excellent performance."

What level is vortrefflich in German?

vortrefflich is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the common adjectives vocabulary.

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