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, powerful, or intense in effect or feeling(degree, intensity)

a.intense, forceful (emotion, activity, etc.)

Es gab eine heftige Diskussion über das Thema.There was an intense discussion about the topic.

b.violent, severe (weather, physical force)

Ein heftiger Sturm zog über die Stadt.A violent storm swept over the city.

Adjective Forms

Positiveheftig
Comparativeheftiger
Superlativeheftigsten

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.

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