ADJECTIVE
gewaltsam/ɡəˈvaltzaːm/violent; forced; by force
gewaltsam is a German adjective that means violent, forced, or by force. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvaltzaːm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gewaltsamer" and "gewaltsamsten".
Definitions
1.using or involving physical force or violence(general)
a.carried out with violence or force
Die Demonstration wurde von der Polizei gewaltsam aufgelöst.—The demonstration was broken up by the police with force.
b.not voluntary; forced
Er wurde zu einem Geständnis gewaltsam gezwungen.—He was forced to confess by force.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gewaltsam |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gewaltsamer |
| Superlative | gewaltsamsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gewaltsam" mean in English?
- "gewaltsam" means violent, forced, or by force. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gewaltsam"?
- "gewaltsam" is pronounced /ɡəˈvaltzaːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gewaltsam"?
- The comparative of "gewaltsam" is "gewaltsamer" and the superlative is "gewaltsamsten".
- What part of speech is "gewaltsam"?
- "gewaltsam" is a adjective in German.
