ADJECTIVE
unheimlich/ˈʊnhaɪ̯mlɪç/eerie; uncanny; incredibly (colloquial, adv.)
unheimlich is a German adjective that means eerie, uncanny, or incredibly (colloquial, adv.). It is pronounced /ˈʊnhaɪ̯mlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "unheimlicher" and "unheimlichsten".
Definitions
1.eerie, spooky, making one uneasy or afraid(atmosphere, feeling)
a.causing an uneasy or fearful feeling; spooky
Es ist unheimlich still im Haus.—It's eerily quiet in the house.
b.mysterious or uncanny in a disturbing way
Die alte Villa wirkt nachts sehr unheimlich.—The old mansion seems very eerie at night.
2.incredibly, extremely (intensifier, colloquial usage)(colloquial intensifier, adverbial)
a.used to amplify adjectives or adverbs
Er ist unheimlich schnell gelaufen.—He ran incredibly fast.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | unheimlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | unheimlicher |
| Superlative | unheimlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unheimlich" mean in English?
- "unheimlich" means eerie, uncanny, or incredibly (colloquial, adv.). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "unheimlich"?
- "unheimlich" is pronounced /ˈʊnhaɪ̯mlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "unheimlich"?
- The comparative of "unheimlich" is "unheimlicher" and the superlative is "unheimlichsten".
- What part of speech is "unheimlich"?
- "unheimlich" is a adjective in German.
