ADJECTIVE

radikal/ʁadiˈkaːl/radical; extreme

radikal is a German adjective that means radical or extreme. It is pronounced /ʁadiˈkaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "radikaler" and "radikalsten".

Definitions

1.very strong or far-reaching in effect or nature(generally)

a.extreme, thorough, drastic

Die Regierung plant radikale Veränderungen im Bildungssystem.The government is planning radical changes in the education system.

2.favoring drastic political or social reforms(politics)

a.politically extreme

Die radikale Partei fordert tiefgreifende Reformen.The radical party demands profound reforms.

Adjective Forms

Positiveradikal
Comparativeradikaler
Superlativeradikalsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "radikal" mean in English?
"radikal" means radical or extreme. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "radikal"?
"radikal" is pronounced /ʁadiˈkaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "radikal"?
The comparative of "radikal" is "radikaler" and the superlative is "radikalsten".
What part of speech is "radikal"?
"radikal" is a adjective in German.

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