ADJECTIVE
wild/vɪlt/wild; fierce; untamed
wild is a German adjective that means wild, fierce, or untamed. It is pronounced /vɪlt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "wilder" and "wildesten".
Definitions
1.living or growing in a natural state, not domesticated or cultivated(nature, animals, plants)
a.not tamed, in its natural state
In Afrika leben viele wilde Tiere.—Many wild animals live in Africa.
2.very uncontrolled, unrestrained, or fierce(behavior, appearance)
a.acting in an uncontrolled or passionate way
Sie hatte eine wilde Frisur nach dem Sturm.—She had a wild hairstyle after the storm.
b.involving intense or tumultuous activity
Die Party gestern war wirklich wild.—The party yesterday was really wild.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | wild |
|---|---|
| Comparative | wilder |
| Superlative | wildesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wild" mean in English?
- "wild" means wild, fierce, or untamed. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "wild"?
- "wild" is pronounced /vɪlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "wild"?
- The comparative of "wild" is "wilder" and the superlative is "wildesten".
- What part of speech is "wild"?
- "wild" is a adjective in German.
