Adjective
optimal
Pronunciation: /ɔptiˈmaːl/
optimal (perfect)
B2
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Meanings
Adjective
- optimal (perfect)
- optimal (as good as possible under a given condition)
- very good
Example sentence
Das Wetter war für die Wanderung optimal.
The weather was perfect for the hike.
Usage
- optimal für etwas — Best suited to a purpose; für takes accusative.
- optimal / ausreichend — Optimal means best under the circumstances; ausreichend means sufficient.
Die Bedingungen im Gewächshaus sind für die Pflanzen optimal.
The conditions in the greenhouse are ideal for the plants.