ADJECTIVE
spät/ʃpɛːt/late; tardy
spät is a German adjective that means late or tardy. It is pronounced /ʃpɛːt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "später" and "spätesten".
Definitions
1.occurring after the expected, usual, or desired time; late(time)
a.happening or appearing after the usual or expected time
Du bist heute wieder spät zur Arbeit gekommen.—You arrived late to work again today.
b.in a late stage of something
Er kam erst spät im Leben zum Erfolg.—He only found success late in life.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | spät |
|---|---|
| Comparative | später |
| Superlative | spätesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "spät" mean in English?
- "spät" means late or tardy. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "spät"?
- "spät" is pronounced /ʃpɛːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "spät"?
- The comparative of "spät" is "später" and the superlative is "spätesten".
- What part of speech is "spät"?
- "spät" is a adjective in German.
