ADJECTIVE
groß/ɡʁoːs/big; large; tall
groß is a German adjective that means big, large, or tall. It is pronounced /ɡʁoːs/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "größer" and "größten".
Definitions
1.having considerable size or extent(size/dimension)
a.having a large surface area or volume
Das Haus ist sehr groß.—The house is very big.
2.having considerable height (for people, animals)(height/person)
a.tall (used for people or animals)
Sie ist für ihr Alter schon ziemlich groß.—She is already quite tall for her age.
3.significant or important (figurative)(rank/importance)
a.noteworthy, of great significance
Das war ein großer Erfolg für die Firma.—That was a great success for the company.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | groß |
|---|---|
| Comparative | größer |
| Superlative | größten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "groß" mean in English?
- "groß" means big, large, or tall. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "groß"?
- "groß" is pronounced /ɡʁoːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "groß"?
- The comparative of "groß" is "größer" and the superlative is "größten".
- What part of speech is "groß"?
- "groß" is a adjective in German.
