ADJECTIVE
grausam/ˈɡʁaʊ̯ˌzaːm/cruel; brutal; savage
grausam is a German adjective that means cruel, brutal, or savage. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁaʊ̯ˌzaːm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "grausamer" and "grausamsten".
Definitions
1.showing no pity; causing great pain or suffering(behavior/personality)
a.describing someone or something acting with cruelty or causing suffering
Der grausame König ließ seine Feinde bestrafen.—The cruel king had his enemies punished.
b.extremely harsh, causing much pain or distress (figuratively or literally)
Die Schüler beschrieben den Test als grausam schwierig.—The students described the test as brutally difficult.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | grausam |
|---|---|
| Comparative | grausamer |
| Superlative | grausamsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "grausam" mean in English?
- "grausam" means cruel, brutal, or savage. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "grausam"?
- "grausam" is pronounced /ˈɡʁaʊ̯ˌzaːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "grausam"?
- The comparative of "grausam" is "grausamer" and the superlative is "grausamsten".
- What part of speech is "grausam"?
- "grausam" is a adjective in German.
