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.having great size, volume, or extent(size, extent)
a.of more than usual size or degree
Das ist das größte Gebäude der Stadt.—That is the largest building in the city.
2.of considerable importance or significance(importance, significance)
a.very important or significant in some area
Sie ist eine der größten Wissenschaftlerinnen ihrer Zeit.—She is one of the greatest scientists of her time.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | groß |
|---|---|
| Comparative | größer |
| Superlative | größten |
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.
