No. 680 in Afrikaans

ongelooflik

Incredible.

In a sentence

Die uitsig vanaf die berg was ongelooflik mooi.
The view from the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
In this sentence, 'ongelooflik' is used to intensify the adjective 'mooi' (beautiful), suggesting an extreme or remarkable level.
Hy het 'n ongelooflike storie vertel oor sy reis.
He told an unbelievable story about his journey.
Here, 'ongelooflik' describes the noun 'storie' (story) to imply that it is extraordinary or scarcely believable.
Ek voel ongelooflik gelukkig vandag.
I feel incredibly happy today.
In this context, 'ongelooflik' modifies 'gelukkig' (happy), providing emphasis on the intensity of the feeling.

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