ADJECTIVE
drastisch/ˈdʁastɪʃ/drastic; severe; extreme
drastisch is a German adjective that means drastic, severe, or extreme. It is pronounced /ˈdʁastɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "drastischer" and "drastischsten".
Definitions
1.very strong, noticeably intense, or extreme (especially in effect, change, or language)(general/emphasis)
a.marked by an intense or extreme character or result
Die Regierung plant drastische Maßnahmen gegen die Inflation.—The government is planning drastic measures against inflation.
b.(of language or expression) very clear, sharp, and sometimes shocking
Er hat sich sehr drastisch ausgedrückt.—He expressed himself in a very drastic manner.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | drastisch |
|---|---|
| Comparative | drastischer |
| Superlative | drastischsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "drastisch" mean in English?
- "drastisch" means drastic, severe, or extreme. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "drastisch"?
- "drastisch" is pronounced /ˈdʁastɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "drastisch"?
- The comparative of "drastisch" is "drastischer" and the superlative is "drastischsten".
- What part of speech is "drastisch"?
- "drastisch" is a adjective in German.
