ADJECTIVE

illegal/ˈɪleɡaːl/illegal; unlawful; illicit

illegal is a German adjective that means illegal, unlawful, or illicit. It is pronounced /ˈɪleɡaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "illegaler" and "illegalsten".

Definitions

1.prohibited by law; not allowed by official rules(law)

a.not permitted in accordance with the law

Drogenhandel ist in den meisten Ländern illegal.—Drug trafficking is illegal in most countries.

b.used for actions, goods or persons not fulfilling legal conditions

Er lebt illegal in Deutschland.—He lives illegally in Germany.

Adjective Forms

Positiveillegal
Comparativeillegaler
Superlativeillegalsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "illegal" mean in English?
"illegal" means illegal, unlawful, or illicit. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "illegal"?
"illegal" is pronounced /ˈɪleɡaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "illegal"?
The comparative of "illegal" is "illegaler" and the superlative is "illegalsten".
What part of speech is "illegal"?
"illegal" is a adjective in German.

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