ADJECTIVE

hart/haʁt/hard; tough; harsh

hart is a German adjective that means hard, tough, or harsh. It is pronounced /haʁt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "härter" and "härtesten".

Definitions

1.having a solid, firm, or rigid texture(physical properties)

a.not easily deformed, cut, or broken

Diamanten sind härter als Stahl.—Diamonds are harder than steel.

2.having a strict or severe character, not gentle(personality/behavior)

a.showing little sympathy; strict or uncompromising

Sie war nach dem Streit noch härter zu ihm.—After the argument, she was even harsher towards him.

Adjective Forms

Positivehart
Comparativehärter
Superlativehärtesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "hart" mean in English?
"hart" means hard, tough, or harsh. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "hart"?
"hart" is pronounced /haʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "hart"?
The comparative of "hart" is "härter" and the superlative is "härtesten".
What part of speech is "hart"?
"hart" is a adjective in German.

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