ADJECTIVE
intensiv/ɪntɛnˈziːf/intensive; intense; strong
intensiv is a German adjective that means intensive, intense, or strong. It is pronounced /ɪntɛnˈziːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "intensiver" and "intensivsten".
Definitions
1.very strong or pronounced in degree, marked by high intensity(general, degree)
a.in a way that is very thorough, focused, or marked by deep effort
Die Schüler bereiteten sich intensiv auf die Prüfung vor.—The students prepared intensively for the exam.
2.providing or requiring specialized, continuous care or monitoring(medicine, technical)
a.relating to specialized medical care for very ill patients
Der Patient muss auf die Intensivstation verlegt werden.—The patient must be transferred to the intensive care unit.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | intensiv |
|---|---|
| Comparative | intensiver |
| Superlative | intensivsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "intensiv" mean in English?
- "intensiv" means intensive, intense, or strong. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "intensiv"?
- "intensiv" is pronounced /ɪntɛnˈziːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "intensiv"?
- The comparative of "intensiv" is "intensiver" and the superlative is "intensivsten".
- What part of speech is "intensiv"?
- "intensiv" is a adjective in German.
