ADJECTIVE
gravierend/ɡʁaˈviːʁənt/serious; grave; significant
gravierend is a German adjective that means serious, grave, or significant. It is pronounced /ɡʁaˈviːʁənt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gravierender" and "gravierendsten".
Definitions
1.very serious or significant, with notable impact(intensity, importance)
a.causing or indicating major consequences or problems
Die Krankheit hat gravierende Folgen für die Betroffenen.—The illness has serious consequences for those affected.
b.of considerable importance in a negative sense
Er machte einen gravierenden Fehler in der Berechnung.—He made a grave mistake in the calculation.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gravierend |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gravierender |
| Superlative | gravierendsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gravierend" mean in English?
- "gravierend" means serious, grave, or significant. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gravierend"?
- "gravierend" is pronounced /ɡʁaˈviːʁənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gravierend"?
- The comparative of "gravierend" is "gravierender" and the superlative is "gravierendsten".
- What part of speech is "gravierend"?
- "gravierend" is a adjective in German.
