German Phrase
Sieht unglaublich aus!
Meaning
Literally ‘Looks incredible!’, this exclamation is used to express strong admiration for how something appears, whether it’s a photo, a piece of clothing, a landscape, or any visual impression.
When to use
Use it in informal or semi‑formal settings when you want to compliment the visual impact of something. It works well in spoken conversation, social‑media comments, or casual written messages.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Siehtunglaublichaus!
Sehen (aus) – separable verb
‘aussehen’ is a separable verb; in the present tense the prefix ‘aus’ moves to the end of the clause: Sieht … aus.
3rd‑person singular – –t ending
When the subject is ‘er/sie/es’, the verb gets a –t ending: er sieht → er sieht aus.
Unglaublich as an adverb
‘unglaublich’ is an adjective that can be used adverbially to modify the whole statement, meaning ‘incredibly’.
🗨In Conversation
Dein neues Foto? Sieht unglaublich aus!
Your new photo? Looks incredible!
Danke! Ich habe lange darauf gewartet, das perfekte Licht zu finden.
Thanks! I waited a long time to find the perfect light.
✕Common Mistakes
Sieh unglaublich aus!
Missing the –t ending for the 3rd‑person singular; ‘Sieh’ is the imperative form for ‘du’.
Unglaublich aus sieht!
Word order is wrong; the verb ‘aussehen’ must be split with ‘aus’ at the end.
↔Alternatives
Sieht fantastisch aus!
Looks fantastic!
Sieht großartig aus!
Looks great!
Sieht erstaunlich aus!
Looks astonishing!
Cultural Tip
German speakers tend to be direct, so ‘unglaublich’ carries a strong, genuine punch. It’s perfectly fine among friends, but in very formal business contexts you might opt for a milder ‘sehr gut aussieht’ to avoid sounding overly enthusiastic.