ADJECTIVE

gewaltig/ɡəˈvaltɪç/enormous; tremendous; powerful

gewaltig is a German adjective that means enormous, tremendous, or powerful. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvaltɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gewaltiger" and "gewaltigsten".

Definitions

1.very large in size, amount, or intensity(dimension, intensity)

a.enormous, huge

Das Gebäude ist wirklich gewaltig.The building is truly enormous.

b.extraordinarily strong or intense (non-physical as well)

Sie hat eine gewaltige Stimme.She has a powerful voice.

Adjective Forms

Positivegewaltig
Comparativegewaltiger
Superlativegewaltigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "gewaltig" mean in English?
"gewaltig" means enormous, tremendous, or powerful. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gewaltig"?
"gewaltig" is pronounced /ɡəˈvaltɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "gewaltig"?
The comparative of "gewaltig" is "gewaltiger" and the superlative is "gewaltigsten".
What part of speech is "gewaltig"?
"gewaltig" is a adjective in German.

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