ADJECTIVE

real/ʁeˈaːl/real; genuine; actual

real is a German adjective that means real, genuine, or actual. It is pronounced /ʁeˈaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "realer" and "realsten".

Definitions

1.existing in reality, not imaginary or fictional(allgemein, nicht fiktiv)

a.not fictional, actually existing

Das ist eine reale Gefahr.That is a real danger.

2.genuine; not fake or artificial(authentisch)

a.not fake, authentic

Das ist echtes, reales Gold.That is real, genuine gold.

Adjective Forms

Positivereal
Comparativerealer
Superlativerealsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "real" mean in English?
"real" means real, genuine, or actual. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "real"?
"real" is pronounced /ʁeˈaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "real"?
The comparative of "real" is "realer" and the superlative is "realsten".
What part of speech is "real"?
"real" is a adjective in German.

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