ungemein

immensely

adverb OON-ge-myne Rare

Also means

uncommonly

Usage Note

ungemein is a slightly literary intensifier meaning extraordinarily or immensely. It pairs with adjectives and verbs alike, as in ungemein wichtig or es freut mich ungemein, and sounds a touch more elevated than everyday sehr.

Examples

"Die Aufführung hat mir ungemein gefallen."

Natural Translation

I enjoyed the performance immensely.

Literal Translation

The performance has me immensely pleased.

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