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 noticeable, strong, or severe in effect(general/intensity)
a.conspicuously severe or intense
Die Regierung ergriff drastische Maßnahmen, um die Krise zu bewältigen.—The government took drastic measures to tackle the crisis.
b.expressed or done in a very clear and forceful way
Seine Kritik fiel ungewöhnlich drastisch aus.—His criticism was unusually drastic.
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.
