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 or impressive in size, power, or intensity(size/degree)
a.extremely large, immense
Er hat einen gewaltigen Appetit.—He has a tremendous appetite.
b.impressive or overwhelming (intensity/force)
Die Musik hatte eine gewaltige Wirkung auf das Publikum.—The music had a tremendous effect on the audience.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gewaltig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gewaltiger |
| Superlative | gewaltigsten |
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.
