No. 14,595 in German
markanter
"Markanter" means "more distinctive" or "more striking."
In a sentence
Er hat ein markantes Gesicht, das leicht zu erkennen ist.
He has a striking face that is easy to recognize.
Here, 'markantes' describes the face as prominently noticeable, emphasizing its distinctiveness.
Die markanten Merkmale des Gebäudes sind seine hohen Türme.
The prominent features of the building are its tall towers.
In this sentence, 'markanten' characterizes the building's features as distinctive and easily identifiable.
Sie spricht mit einer markanten Stimme, die allen auffällt.
She speaks with a striking voice that everyone notices.
Here, 'markanten' is used to describe the voice, highlighting it as distinctive and drawing attention.
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