मतलब
An exclamation of enthusiasm or approval.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Germans value directness. 'Super!' is a direct way to give positive feedback without fluff. It is often accompanied by a brief nod. In Austria, you might also hear 'Leiwand' (slang for great), but 'Super' remains the most common standard word for tourists and locals alike. Swiss German speakers use 'Super' frequently, often integrated into their unique sentence structures. It is a very safe word to use in Zurich or Basel. In modern German startups, 'Super' is the default feedback. In traditional engineering firms, it is used less, as praise is given more sparingly.
The 'Na' Trick
Add 'Na' before 'super' to instantly signal sarcasm. 'Na super' is the universal German sound for 'Just my luck'.
Don't Overdo It
While Germans use 'Super!', they don't use it as much as Americans use 'Awesome'. If you say it every 5 seconds, you might seem insincere.
मतलब
An exclamation of enthusiasm or approval.
The 'Na' Trick
Add 'Na' before 'super' to instantly signal sarcasm. 'Na super' is the universal German sound for 'Just my luck'.
Don't Overdo It
While Germans use 'Super!', they don't use it as much as Americans use 'Awesome'. If you say it every 5 seconds, you might seem insincere.
Adjective Endings
Remember: don't say 'superer' or 'superes'. Keep it simple and just say 'super'.
खुद को परखो
Which is the most natural way to react to a friend saying they bought you a coffee?
Freund: 'Ich habe dir einen {der|m} Kaffee mitgebracht.'
'Super, danke!' shows polite enthusiasm. 'Na super' is sarcastic, and 'Ich bin super' means 'I am a great person'.
Fill in the blank to intensify the adjective.
Das Wetter heute ist _____-gut!
While 'sehr gut' is correct, 'super-gut' is the common colloquial way to intensify the feeling.
Match the tone of 'Super!' to the situation.
Situation: You just missed the last train home.
In a bad situation, Germans use 'Na super' with a falling intonation to express frustration.
Complete the dialogue with the best fit.
A: 'Wie war dein {das|n} Wochenende?' B: 'Es war _____. Wir waren in den {die|f} Bergen.'
'Super' is an invariable adjective in this context and does not take endings.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to say Super!
Situations
- • Good food
- • Good news
- • Great weather
- • Successful plans
Super vs. Toll vs. Klasse
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासFreund: 'Ich habe dir einen {der|m} Kaffee mitgebracht.'
'Super, danke!' shows polite enthusiasm. 'Na super' is sarcastic, and 'Ich bin super' means 'I am a great person'.
Das Wetter heute ist _____-gut!
While 'sehr gut' is correct, 'super-gut' is the common colloquial way to intensify the feeling.
Situation: You just missed the last train home.
In a bad situation, Germans use 'Na super' with a falling intonation to express frustration.
A: 'Wie war dein {das|n} Wochenende?' B: 'Es war _____. Wir waren in den {die|f} Bergen.'
'Super' is an invariable adjective in this context and does not take endings.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is neutral-informal. You can use it with friends, but also with colleagues and in shops. Avoid it in very formal legal or academic settings.
Yes! You can say super-klein, super-groß, super-teuer, etc. It's a very flexible intensifier.
'Super' is more modern and slightly more energetic. 'Toll' is a classic German word that is a bit more emotional.
Say 'Mir geht es super'. If you say 'Ich bin super', you are praising your own character.
It comes from Latin, but it is now a fully integrated part of the German language.
Yes, in a casual or semi-formal email (e.g., to a colleague), it's perfectly fine. 'Das klingt super, danke!'
No, it remains 'super' regardless of the number or gender of the noun it describes.
This is sarcasm. The positive meaning of the word makes the frustration sound more biting.
It's very slangy. 'Geil' originally meant 'horny', but now means 'cool'. Use it only with close friends.
A simple 'Schade' (Too bad) or 'Mist!' (Damn/Crap) are common opposites.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Toll!
synonymGreat / Awesome
Klasse!
synonymClassy / Great
Spitze!
synonymTop / Peak
Prima!
similarFine / Good
Wahnsinn!
builds onCrazy / Amazing
Supergeil
specialized formSuper cool
