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.
"She excels at mathematics and always tops the class."
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excel in a sentence
- She excels at mathematics and always tops the class.
- He excelled in every sport he tried.
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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.
How do you use "excel" in a sentence?
Example: "She excels at mathematics and always tops the class." In German, "excel" is ausstechen, übersteigen, übertreffen.
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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