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 extent, amount, or degree(size, emphasis)

a.exceptionally big or vast

Vor dem Haus stand ein riesiger Baum.There was a huge tree in front of the house.

b.extremely high in degree or intensity

Er hatte eine riesige Angst vor Spinnen.He had a gigantic fear of spiders.

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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