ADJECTIVE
heftig/ˈhɛftɪç/intense; violent; severe
heftig is a German adjective that means intense, violent, or severe. It is pronounced /ˈhɛftɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "heftiger" and "heftigsten".
Definitions
1.very strong, intense, or severe(strength, emotion, degree)
a.intense in degree, force, or feeling
Nach dem Streit herrschte eine heftige Stimmung im Raum.—After the argument, there was an intense atmosphere in the room.
b.violent (of events, actions)
Das Unwetter führte zu heftigen Überschwemmungen in der Stadt.—The storm led to severe flooding in the city.
c.severe or acute (of pain, symptoms, reactions)
Er klagte über heftige Kopfschmerzen nach dem Unfall.—He complained of severe headaches after the accident.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | heftig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | heftiger |
| Superlative | heftigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "heftig" mean in English?
- "heftig" means intense, violent, or severe. 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.
