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

Positivemassiv
Comparativemassiver
Superlativemassivsten

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.

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