ADJECTIVE
hart/haʁt/hard; tough; harsh
hart is a German adjective that means hard, tough, or harsh. It is pronounced /haʁt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "härter" and "härtesten".
Definitions
1.solid and difficult to deform or break; hard(physical properties)
a.strong, not soft
Der Boden ist im Winter hart gefroren.—The ground is frozen hard in winter.
2.tough or strict in attitude or behavior(personal characteristics)
a.not showing much emotion or leniency
Sie ist sehr hart zu sich selbst.—She is very hard on herself.
3.difficult, rough or harsh(situation or experience)
a.severe, unpleasant
Es war ein hartes Jahr für alle.—It was a hard year for everyone.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | hart |
|---|---|
| Comparative | härter |
| Superlative | härtesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hart" mean in English?
- "hart" means hard, tough, or harsh. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "hart"?
- "hart" is pronounced /haʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "hart"?
- The comparative of "hart" is "härter" and the superlative is "härtesten".
- What part of speech is "hart"?
- "hart" is a adjective in German.
