ADJECTIVE
furchtbar/ˈfʊʁçtbaːɐ̯/terrible; awful; terribly (as intensifier)
furchtbar is a German adjective that means terrible, awful, or terribly (as intensifier). It is pronounced /ˈfʊʁçtbaːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "furchtbarer" and "furchtbarsten".
Definitions
1.very bad or causing fear; terrible, awful(description, negative quality)
a.strongly negative in quality
Das Wetter ist heute furchtbar.—The weather is terrible today.
b.causing fear, dreadful
Es war eine furchtbare Nachricht.—It was a dreadful piece of news.
2.used for emphasis, very (colloquially intensifies an adjective or adverb)(intensifier, colloquial)
a.extremely, very
Ich habe furchtbar Hunger.—I'm terribly hungry.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | furchtbar |
|---|---|
| Comparative | furchtbarer |
| Superlative | furchtbarsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "furchtbar" mean in English?
- "furchtbar" means terrible, awful, or terribly (as intensifier). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "furchtbar"?
- "furchtbar" is pronounced /ˈfʊʁçtbaːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "furchtbar"?
- The comparative of "furchtbar" is "furchtbarer" and the superlative is "furchtbarsten".
- What part of speech is "furchtbar"?
- "furchtbar" is a adjective in German.
