ADJECTIVE
feindlich/ˈfaɪ̯ntlɪç/hostile; enemy; unfriendly
feindlich is a German adjective that means hostile, enemy, or unfriendly. It is pronounced /ˈfaɪ̯ntlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "feindlicher" and "feindlichsten".
Definitions
1.having a strongly negative, hateful, or unfriendly attitude or behavior toward someone or something(general, interpersonal)
a.showing animosity or opposition
Er reagierte sehr feindlich auf die Kritik.—He reacted very hostilely to the criticism.
2.belonging to or associated with an enemy (in war, rivalry, etc.)(military, political)
a.of, by, or related to an enemy force
Die Soldaten näherten sich dem feindlichen Lager.—The soldiers approached the enemy camp.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | feindlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | feindlicher |
| Superlative | feindlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "feindlich" mean in English?
- "feindlich" means hostile, enemy, or unfriendly. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "feindlich"?
- "feindlich" is pronounced /ˈfaɪ̯ntlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "feindlich"?
- The comparative of "feindlich" is "feindlicher" and the superlative is "feindlichsten".
- What part of speech is "feindlich"?
- "feindlich" is a adjective in German.
