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.of considerable size, not small(size)

a.having more than average dimensions

Das ist ein großes Haus.That is a big house.

2.tall, especially of persons or animals(height – people/animals)

a.of more than average height

Meine Schwester ist sehr groß.My sister is very tall.

Adjective Forms

Positivegroß
Comparativegrößer
Superlativegrößten

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.

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