fantastisk
/fanˈtasdisɡ/
The English word amazing is translated into Danish as fantastisk.
The word is used to describe things that possess uniquely wonderful qualities.
Meaning: possessing uniquely wonderful qualities (adj)
Which one should you use?
While fantastisk is the standard term, you may encounter Forbløffende when describing something astonishing or impressive and more casual terms like Fedt or Vildt in everyday conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective fantastisk remains in its base form when modifying a common gender or neuter noun in the indefinite form. However, it takes the ending -e, becoming fantastiske, when it modifies a plural noun or a noun in the definite form.
How do you pronounce it?
/fanˈtasdisɡ/
Did you know?
- The casual term fedt literally translates to 'fat'. In a modern context, calling something fedt is the equivalent of saying it is 'cool' or 'awesome'.
- The word fantastisk shares the same Greek roots as the English word 'fantasy', linking the concept of something 'amazing' to the realm of the imaginary.
- In Danish, it is common to use the word fantastisk as a standalone response to a suggestion, acting as a strong 'yes' or 'great' rather than just a descriptor.
Examples in context
- Det er så fantastisk.This is so amazing.This sentence shows how to use fantastisk to express that something is amazing.Tatoeba #4278418 by danepo, translation #2648002 by CK
- Det er et fantastisk resultat.This is an amazing result.This sentence demonstrates how fantastisk modifies a noun to describe an amazing result.Tatoeba #5116165 by danepo, translation #5097941 by CM
- Din præstation var fantastisk!Your performance was amazing!
- Jeg fandt billederne på museet forbløffende.I found the pictures at the museum amazing.
- Det var en fed koncert!That was an amazing concert!
- Det er vildt, hvor meget hun har opnået!It's amazing how much she has achieved!
- Det var en fantastisk oplevelse.It was an amazing experience.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are talking about a concert they just attended.
- EmmaVar koncerten ikke fantastisk?Wasn't the concert amazing?
- LucasJa, det var den virkelig.Yes, it really was.
- EmmaMusikken var helt vild.The music was completely wild.
- LucasJeg er stadig helt begejstret.I am still completely excited.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry fantastisk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fantastisk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
