ADJECTIVE
toll/tɔl/great; terrific; amazing
toll is a German adjective that means great, terrific, or amazing. It is pronounced /tɔl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "toller" and "tollsten".
Definitions
1.very good, impressive, or exciting(colloquial, positive)
a.fantastic, great
Das Konzert gestern war wirklich toll!—The concert yesterday was really great!
b.impressive or admirable
Du hast das toll gemacht.—You did that amazingly.
2.used ironically to express annoyance or disapproval(colloquial, ironic/negative)
a.not good, unfortunate (sarcastically)
Na toll, jetzt habe ich den Bus verpasst.—Just great, now I've missed the bus.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | toll |
|---|---|
| Comparative | toller |
| Superlative | tollsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "toll" mean in English?
- "toll" means great, terrific, or amazing. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "toll"?
- "toll" is pronounced /tɔl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "toll"?
- The comparative of "toll" is "toller" and the superlative is "tollsten".
- What part of speech is "toll"?
- "toll" is a adjective in German.
