ADJECTIVE
illegal/ˈɪleɡaːl/illegal; unlawful; illicit
illegal is a German adjective that means illegal, unlawful, or illicit. It is pronounced /ˈɪleɡaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "illegaler" and "illegalsten".
Definitions
1.prohibited by law; not allowed by official rules(law)
a.not permitted in accordance with the law
Drogenhandel ist in den meisten Ländern illegal.—Drug trafficking is illegal in most countries.
b.used for actions, goods or persons not fulfilling legal conditions
Er lebt illegal in Deutschland.—He lives illegally in Germany.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | illegal |
|---|---|
| Comparative | illegaler |
| Superlative | illegalsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "illegal" mean in English?
- "illegal" means illegal, unlawful, or illicit. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "illegal"?
- "illegal" is pronounced /ˈɪleɡaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "illegal"?
- The comparative of "illegal" is "illegaler" and the superlative is "illegalsten".
- What part of speech is "illegal"?
- "illegal" is a adjective in German.
