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unheimlich

adj · /ˈʊnˌhaɪ̯m.lɪç/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German unheimlich, from Old High German *unheimlīh, equivalent to un- + heimlich (“familiar”).

Translation

  1. uncanny, creepy, eerie (causing fearful discomfort)

    jemandem ist etwas unheimlich

    something creeps someone out

    Bruce war unheimlich sauer, als seine Freundin ihn verließ, aber er kam bald darüber hinweg.

    Bruce was terribly upset when his girlfriend left him, but he soon got over it.

  2. creepy source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
  3. chilling source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
  4. creepy source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
  5. incredible, massive (very large in scope, amount or ambition)

    Das war eine unheimliche Leistung.

    That was an incredible effort.

unheimlich

adv · /ˈʊnˌhaɪ̯m.lɪç/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German unheimlich, from Old High German *unheimlīh, equivalent to un- + heimlich (“familiar”).

Translation

  1. extremely, incredibly; a strong intensifier

    Ich freue mich unheimlich über diese Medaille.

    I am extremely happy about this medal.

    Die Leute sind alle unheimlich freundlich zu mir, obwohl ich, wie gesagt, absolut niemand kenne.

    The people are all incredibly friendly towards me, even though I literally don't know anyone here, as I said.

  2. impossibly source:wikdict-en-de-stardict