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

Positivedrastisch
Comparativedrastischer
Superlativedrastischsten

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.

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