ADJECTIVE
gleichgültig/ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌɡʏltɪç/indifferent; unconcerned; apathetic
gleichgültig is a German adjective that means indifferent, unconcerned, or apathetic. It is pronounced /ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌɡʏltɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gleichgültiger" and "gleichgültigsten".
Definitions
1.not interested or showing no particular care about something or someone(attitude/personality)
a.showing indifference, lacking interest or emotional involvement
Er blieb bei der Diskussion völlig gleichgültig.—He remained completely indifferent during the discussion.
b.being unconcerned about consequences or outcomes
Es ist ihr gleichgültig, was andere über sie denken.—She doesn't care what others think of her.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gleichgültig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gleichgültiger |
| Superlative | gleichgültigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gleichgültig" mean in English?
- "gleichgültig" means indifferent, unconcerned, or apathetic. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gleichgültig"?
- "gleichgültig" is pronounced /ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌɡʏltɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gleichgültig"?
- The comparative of "gleichgültig" is "gleichgültiger" and the superlative is "gleichgültigsten".
- What part of speech is "gleichgültig"?
- "gleichgültig" is a adjective in German.
