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

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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