ADJECTIVE
akut/aˈkuːt/acute; urgent; critical
akut is a German adjective that means acute, urgent, or critical. It is pronounced /aˈkuːt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "akuter" and "akutesten".
Definitions
1.occurring suddenly and with severe intensity(medicine)
a.(of illnesses or symptoms) appearing suddenly and being serious or severe
Der Patient leidet an akuten Rückenschmerzen.—The patient suffers from acute back pain.
2.urgent; pressing(general)
a.requiring immediate attention or action
Das Problem ist akut und muss sofort gelöst werden.—The problem is urgent and must be solved immediately.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | akut |
|---|---|
| Comparative | akuter |
| Superlative | akutesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "akut" mean in English?
- "akut" means acute, urgent, or critical. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "akut"?
- "akut" is pronounced /aˈkuːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "akut"?
- The comparative of "akut" is "akuter" and the superlative is "akutesten".
- What part of speech is "akut"?
- "akut" is a adjective in German.
