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

Positivehart
Comparativehärter
Superlativehärtesten

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.

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