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.extremely different from what existed before; very drastic or thorough(general/quality)
a.showing a strong willingness to make changes; fundamental
Die Regierung plant radikale Veränderungen im Bildungssystem.—The government is planning radical changes in the education system.
b.extreme in opinion or action
Er verfolgt eine radikale politische Haltung.—He pursues a radical political stance.
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.
