ADJECTIVE
gemein/ɡəˈmaɪ̯n/mean; nasty; common (shared)
gemein is a German adjective that means mean, nasty, or common (shared). It is pronounced /ɡəˈmaɪ̯n/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gemeiner" and "gemeinsten".
Definitions
1.mean; nasty; malicious(personal trait, behavior)
a.deliberately unkind or unfair
Es war wirklich gemein von dir, das zu sagen.—It was really mean of you to say that.
b.malicious or spiteful
Sie machte eine gemeine Bemerkung über ihn.—She made a nasty remark about him.
2.common; shared(shared, not individual)
a.belonging to or affecting more than one person or thing
Sie haben ein gemeinsames Ziel, das allen gemein ist.—They have a common goal that is shared by all.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gemein |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gemeiner |
| Superlative | gemeinsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gemein" mean in English?
- "gemein" means mean, nasty, or common (shared). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gemein"?
- "gemein" is pronounced /ɡəˈmaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gemein"?
- The comparative of "gemein" is "gemeiner" and the superlative is "gemeinsten".
- What part of speech is "gemein"?
- "gemein" is a adjective in German.
