ADJECTIVE
auffällig/ˈaʊ̯fˌfɛlɪç/conspicuous; noticeable; striking
auffällig is a German adjective that means conspicuous, noticeable, or striking. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌfɛlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "auffälliger" and "auffälligsten".
Definitions
1.easily noticed because of being unusual or striking(general)
a.standing out in a way that attracts attention
Ihr rotes Kleid war sehr auffällig.—Her red dress was very conspicuous.
2.attracting attention through unusual or conspicuous behavior(behavior)
a.displaying behavior that is outside the norm
Das Kind verhielt sich im Unterricht sehr auffällig.—The child behaved very conspicuously in class.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | auffällig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | auffälliger |
| Superlative | auffälligsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auffällig" mean in English?
- "auffällig" means conspicuous, noticeable, or striking. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "auffällig"?
- "auffällig" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌfɛlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "auffällig"?
- The comparative of "auffällig" is "auffälliger" and the superlative is "auffälligsten".
- What part of speech is "auffällig"?
- "auffällig" is a adjective in German.
