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
| Positive | fremd |
|---|---|
| Comparative | fremder |
| Superlative | fremdesten |
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.
