ADJECTIVE
massiv/maˈsiːf/solid; massive; severe
massiv is a German adjective that means solid, massive, or severe. It is pronounced /maˈsiːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "massiver" and "massivsten".
Definitions
1.made from solid material, not hollow or layered(material/building)
a.solid, not hollow
Die Tür ist aus massivem Holz gefertigt.—The door is made of solid wood.
2.very strong, great in amount or impact(extent/intensity)
a.significantly large or severe
Nach dem Skandal war der Schaden massiv.—After the scandal, the damage was massive.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | massiv |
|---|---|
| Comparative | massiver |
| Superlative | massivsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "massiv" mean in English?
- "massiv" means solid, massive, or severe. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "massiv"?
- "massiv" is pronounced /maˈsiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "massiv"?
- The comparative of "massiv" is "massiver" and the superlative is "massivsten".
- What part of speech is "massiv"?
- "massiv" is a adjective in German.
