ADJECTIVE
ganz/ɡant͡s/whole; entire; very
ganz is a German adjective that means whole, entire, or very. It is pronounced /ɡant͡s/.
Definitions
1.whole; complete; entire (not divided or partial)(adjective, describing entirety)
a.not divided, undamaged
Ich habe das ganz Brot gegessen.—I ate the whole loaf of bread.
b.intact, not broken
Das Glas ist noch ganz.—The glass is still intact.
2.very; quite; really (as an intensifier)(adverb, intensifier)
a.to strengthen an adjective/adverb
Sie ist ganz sicher.—She is absolutely sure.
b.emphasizing extent or completeness
Er war ganz überrascht.—He was really surprised.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ganz |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "ganz" mean in English?
- "ganz" means whole, entire, or very. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "ganz"?
- "ganz" is pronounced /ɡant͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "ganz"?
- "ganz" is a adjective in German.
