excel in German
excel in German is ausstechen, übersteigen, übertreffen — excel means to be very good at something, or to do noticeably better than others.
excel in German
ausstechen
(transitive) To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
übersteigen
(transitive) To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
übertreffen
(transitive) To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
herausragend sein
(intransitive) To be much better than others.
sich hervortun
(intransitive) To be much better than others.
What does "excel" mean?
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verb To be very good at something, or to do noticeably better than others.
"But it is as a destroyer of grasshoppers that the dickcissel excels."
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excel in a sentence
- But it is as a destroyer of grasshoppers that the dickcissel excels.
- Lescott gave his finest England performance alongside his former Everton team-mate Phil Jagielka, who also excelled despite playing with a fractured toe, while Parker was given a deserved standing ovation when he was substituted late on.
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What is "excel" in German?
"excel" in German is ausstechen, übersteigen, übertreffen. excel means: To be very good at something, or to do noticeably better than others.
Are there other ways to say "excel" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "excel": ausstechen, übersteigen, übertreffen, herausragend sein, sich hervortun.
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