Erlesen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erlesen" is mainly used as adjective meaning "exquisite", "choice" or "select". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "erlesen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular

Comparative: erlesener
Superlative: am erlesensten

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: erlesen
Simple past: erlas
Participle: erlesen

See full conjugation of erlesen

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erlesen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Of superior quality or exquisite"

"Erlesen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Of superior quality, refined, or exquisite."
Translation(s): exquisite, choice, select, refined, superior
Synonym(s): ausgewählt, exquisit, vorzüglich
Antonym(s): gewöhnlich, einfach
Related word(s): auslesen, auswählen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Wein war von erlesener Qualität.The wine was of exquisite quality.
Sie hat einen erlesenen Geschmack in Mode.She has an exquisite taste in fashion.
Das Restaurant bietet erlesene Gerichte an.The restaurant offers exquisite dishes.

2.) "To carefully select"

"Erlesen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To carefully select or choose something."
Translation(s): select, choose, pick out
Synonym(s): auswählen, aussuchen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, übersehen
Related word(s): lesen, auswählen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat die besten Bücher erlesen.He has selected the best books.
Sie erlesen die feinsten Zutaten für das Rezept.They select the finest ingredients for the recipe.
Er erliest nur die besten Weine.He only selects the best wines.

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