ADJECTIVE

riesig/ˈʁiːzɪç/huge; gigantic; enormous

riesig is a German adjective that means huge, gigantic, or enormous. It is pronounced /ˈʁiːzɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "riesiger" and "riesigsten".

Definitions

1.very large in size or amount; enormous(size, intensity)

a.extraordinarily big, immense

Das Haus ist riesig – es hat zehn Zimmer!The house is huge – it has ten rooms!

b.extremely great in degree, very strong

Sie hat einen riesigen Hunger nach dem langen Tag.She is extremely hungry after the long day.

Adjective Forms

Positiveriesig
Comparativeriesiger
Superlativeriesigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "riesig" mean in English?
"riesig" means huge, gigantic, or enormous. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "riesig"?
"riesig" is pronounced /ˈʁiːzɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "riesig"?
The comparative of "riesig" is "riesiger" and the superlative is "riesigsten".
What part of speech is "riesig"?
"riesig" is a adjective in German.

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