ADJECTIVE

fremd/fʁɛmt/foreign; strange; unfamiliar

fremd is a German adjective that means foreign, strange, or unfamiliar. It is pronounced /fʁɛmt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "fremder" and "fremdesten".

Definitions

1.from another country, not native(origin/nationality)

a.not from this country or area

Er spricht mit einem fremden Akzent.He speaks with a foreign accent.

2.not known or familiar(unfamiliarity)

a.unknown, strange

Die Stadt ist mir völlig fremd.The city is completely unfamiliar to me.

3.not one's own, belonging to someone else(belonging to another person)

a.not belonging to you

Du sollst nicht in fremden Sachen wühlen.You shouldn't rummage through other people's things.

Adjective Forms

Positivefremd
Comparativefremder
Superlativefremdesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "fremd" mean in English?
"fremd" means foreign, strange, or unfamiliar. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "fremd"?
"fremd" is pronounced /fʁɛmt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "fremd"?
The comparative of "fremd" is "fremder" and the superlative is "fremdesten".
What part of speech is "fremd"?
"fremd" is a adjective in German.

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