heftig/ˈhɛftɪç/intense; violent; fierce
heftig is a German adjective that means intense, violent, or fierce. It is pronounced /ˈhɛftɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "heftiger" and "heftigsten".
Definitions
1.very strong, intense, or forceful(strength, emotion)
a.describes something characterized by great strength or intensity
Es gab einen heftigen Streit zwischen den beiden Kollegen.—There was an intense argument between the two colleagues.
2.violent or severe in effect(weather, phenomena)
a.refers to strong forces of nature or physical phenomena
Ein heftiger Sturm zog über die Stadt.—A violent storm passed over the city.
3.fierce or vehement in effect, response, or movement(reaction, impact)
a.used for emphatic or powerful responses/actions
Sie reagierte heftig auf die Kritik.—She reacted fiercely to the criticism.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | heftig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | heftiger |
| Superlative | heftigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "heftig" mean in English?
- "heftig" means intense, violent, or fierce. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "heftig"?
- "heftig" is pronounced /ˈhɛftɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "heftig"?
- The comparative of "heftig" is "heftiger" and the superlative is "heftigsten".
- What part of speech is "heftig"?
- "heftig" is a adjective in German.
