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

Positiveganz

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.

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