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, immense or intense(size, intensity)

a.extremely large, huge

Die Stadt erlitt einen gewaltigen Schaden nach dem Sturm.The city suffered enormous damage after the storm.

b.immense in degree or extent

Das Konzert war ein gewaltiger Erfolg.The concert was a tremendous success.

2.very powerful, strong(strength, force)

a.having great force or power

Der Löwe stieß ein gewaltiges Brüllen aus.The lion let out a powerful roar.

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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