B1 Formal Status
„Er ist sehr angesehen."
He is highly respected.
What does „Er ist sehr angesehen." mean in German?
„Er ist sehr angesehen." means "He is highly respected.." Literally: "He is very looked at.."
Literal Translation
"He is very looked at."
Er He
ist is
sehr very
angesehen looked
English Equivalent
"He is highly regarded."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Past participle as adjective
When is this idiom used?
Formal
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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