ADJECTIVE
glatt/ɡlat/smooth; slippery; plain
glatt is a German adjective that means smooth, slippery, or plain. It is pronounced /ɡlat/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "glatter" and "glattesten".
Definitions
1.having an even, smooth surface(surface/texture)
a.even and without roughness or bumps
Der Tisch ist ganz glatt geschliffen.—The table is sanded very smoothly.
2.slippery, offering little friction(slippery)
a.easy to slip on
Die Straße ist heute Morgen sehr glatt.—The street is very slippery this morning.
3.plain, without pattern or ornamentation(plain/style)
a.simple, without a pattern
Sie trägt gern glatte Kleidung ohne Muster.—She likes to wear plain clothes without patterns.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | glatt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | glatter |
| Superlative | glattesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "glatt" mean in English?
- "glatt" means smooth, slippery, or plain. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "glatt"?
- "glatt" is pronounced /ɡlat/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "glatt"?
- The comparative of "glatt" is "glatter" and the superlative is "glattesten".
- What part of speech is "glatt"?
- "glatt" is a adjective in German.
