ADJECTIVE
zahm/t͡saːm/tame; docile; gentle
zahm is a German adjective that means tame, docile, or gentle. It is pronounced /t͡saːm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "zahmer" and "zahmsten".
Definitions
1.not wild; not aggressive(animals, people)
a.(of animals) domesticated, not wild
Der Löwe im Zoo ist zahm.—The lion in the zoo is tame.
b.(of people or actions) gentle, mild, not aggressive
Er ist ein sehr zahmer Junge.—He is a very gentle boy.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | zahm |
|---|---|
| Comparative | zahmer |
| Superlative | zahmsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zahm" mean in English?
- "zahm" means tame, docile, or gentle. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "zahm"?
- "zahm" is pronounced /t͡saːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "zahm"?
- The comparative of "zahm" is "zahmer" and the superlative is "zahmsten".
- What part of speech is "zahm"?
- "zahm" is a adjective in German.
