mustergültig

exemplarily, in an exemplary manner

adverb MUS-ter-guel-tikh Rare

Also means

as a model example

Usage Note

mustergültig describes behaviour worthy of imitation: mustergültig verhalten, mustergültig erfüllt. It carries strong approval and is used in official evaluations, testimonials and formal praise.

Examples

"Das Team hat die Aufgabe mustergültig erfüllt."

Natural Translation

The team completed the task in an exemplary manner.

Literal Translation

The team has the task exemplarily fulfilled.

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