ADJECTIVE
willkürlich/ˈvɪlˌkyːɐ̯lɪç/arbitrary; random; capricious
willkürlich is a German adjective that means arbitrary, random, or capricious. It is pronounced /ˈvɪlˌkyːɐ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "willkürlicher" and "willkürlichsten".
Definitions
1.arbitrary, based on personal whim or not guided by rules(without reason or system)
a.done without a fixed method or clear reason
Die Auswahl der Teilnehmer erfolgte willkürlich.—The selection of participants was arbitrary.
2.random, lacking order or pattern(randomness)
a.not determined by reason or principle
Die Zahlen wurden willkürlich ausgewählt.—The numbers were chosen at random.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | willkürlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | willkürlicher |
| Superlative | willkürlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "willkürlich" mean in English?
- "willkürlich" means arbitrary, random, or capricious. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "willkürlich"?
- "willkürlich" is pronounced /ˈvɪlˌkyːɐ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "willkürlich"?
- The comparative of "willkürlich" is "willkürlicher" and the superlative is "willkürlichsten".
- What part of speech is "willkürlich"?
- "willkürlich" is a adjective in German.
