ADJECTIVE

groß/ɡʁoːs/big; large; great

groß is a German adjective that means big, large, or great. It is pronounced /ɡʁoːs/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "größer" and "größten".

Definitions

1.of considerable dimension, magnitude, or degree(size, extent, degree)

a.of above-average size or scope

Das größte Haus im Dorf wurde neu gestrichen.The biggest house in the village was newly painted.

b.of the highest degree; most significant

Sein größter Wunsch ist eine Weltreise.His greatest wish is a trip around the world.

Adjective Forms

Positivegroß
Comparativegrößer
Superlativegrößten

Frequently asked questions

What does "groß" mean in English?
"groß" means big, large, or great. 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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