# markant

markant is a German adjective meaning “distinctive”. Forms: markanter, am markantesten.

## Forms

- Comparative: markanter
- Superlative: am markantesten

## In other languages

- Русский: видный, выдающийся, яркий

## Meanings

1. distinctive (easily identifiable)
2. striking (individual and impressive)
   - markante Stimme — striking voice

## Examples

- Die Stachelmaus hat eine markante Schnauze. — The spiny mouse has a prominent snout.
- Seine buschigen Augenbrauen ließen sein Gesicht markanter erscheinen. — His bushy brows accented his face.
- Wenn Mücken mit den Flügeln schlagen, entsteht dabei ein markantes Summen. — When mosquitoes beat their wings up and down, they produce a distinctive buzzing sound.

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