ADJECTIVE
relativ/ʁelaˈtiːf/relative; comparative; somewhat
relativ is a German adjective that means relative, comparative, or somewhat. It is pronounced /ʁelaˈtiːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "relativer" and "relativsten".
Definitions
1.measured or understood in relation to something else(comparison)
a.not absolute; depending on context or reference
Die Bedeutung ist relativ und ändert sich je nach Zusammenhang.—The meaning is relative and changes depending on the context.
2.fairly; to some extent (colloquially, as adverb)(degree)
a.rather; somewhat, to a certain degree
Das Essen war relativ gut.—The food was relatively good.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | relativ |
|---|---|
| Comparative | relativer |
| Superlative | relativsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "relativ" mean in English?
- "relativ" means relative, comparative, or somewhat. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "relativ"?
- "relativ" is pronounced /ʁelaˈtiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "relativ"?
- The comparative of "relativ" is "relativer" and the superlative is "relativsten".
- What part of speech is "relativ"?
- "relativ" is a adjective in German.
