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, severe or extreme in effect or expression(degree, intensity)

a.noticeable and forceful change or measure

Die Regierung beschloss drastische Maßnahmen gegen die Inflation.The government enacted drastic measures against inflation.

b.very direct or coarse (for expression, sometimes negative connotation)

Er machte eine drastische Bemerkung über den Zustand des Zimmers.He made a drastic comment about the state of the room.

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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