ADJECTIVE
radikal/ʁadiˈkaːl/radical; extreme; drastic
radikal is a German adjective that means radical, extreme, or drastic. It is pronounced /ʁadiˈkaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "radikaler" and "radikalsten".
Definitions
1.very strong, far-reaching, or fundamental(generally)
a.extreme in nature or effect
Die Regierung hat radikale Maßnahmen ergriffen.—The government has taken radical measures.
b.fundamental or sweeping in change
Sie fordert radikale Veränderungen im Schulsystem.—She demands radical changes in the school system.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | radikal |
|---|---|
| Comparative | radikaler |
| Superlative | radikalsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "radikal" mean in English?
- "radikal" means radical, extreme, or drastic. 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.
