ADJECTIVE

anspruchsvoll/ˈanʃpʁʊxsˌfɔl/demanding; sophisticated; challenging

anspruchsvoll is a German adjective that means demanding, sophisticated, or challenging. It is pronounced /ˈanʃpʁʊxsˌfɔl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "anspruchsvoller" and "anspruchsvollsten".

Definitions

1.having high standards or requirements; demanding(personality/expectations)

a.showing or requiring high standards

Er ist ein sehr anspruchsvoller Lehrer, der viel von seinen Schülern erwartet.He is a very demanding teacher who expects a lot from his students.

2.requiring effort, ability, or sophistication; challenging or sophisticated(task/content/art)

a.requiring a lot of effort or skill

Das war eine anspruchsvolle Aufgabe, die viel Kreativität erforderte.That was a challenging task that required a lot of creativity.

b.cultivated or sophisticated in quality

Das Konzert bot anspruchsvolle Musik für ein erfahrenes Publikum.The concert offered sophisticated music for an experienced audience.

Adjective Forms

Positiveanspruchsvoll
Comparativeanspruchsvoller
Superlativeanspruchsvollsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "anspruchsvoll" mean in English?
"anspruchsvoll" means demanding, sophisticated, or challenging. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "anspruchsvoll"?
"anspruchsvoll" is pronounced /ˈanʃpʁʊxsˌfɔl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "anspruchsvoll"?
The comparative of "anspruchsvoll" is "anspruchsvoller" and the superlative is "anspruchsvollsten".
What part of speech is "anspruchsvoll"?
"anspruchsvoll" is a adjective in German.

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