ADJECTIVE

intensiv/ɪntɛnˈziːf/intense; intensive; deeply focused

intensiv is a German adjective that means intense, intensive, or deeply focused. It is pronounced /ɪntɛnˈziːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "intensiver" and "intensivsten".

Definitions

1.having a high degree or strength; very strong or concentrated(degree, strength)

a.describing something that is very strong or powerful in effect

Der Sturm war so intensiv, dass Bäume umstürzten.—The storm was so intense that trees fell over.

b.describing a focused or purposeful action, effort, or process

Sie absolvierte einen intensiven Sprachkurs.—She completed an intensive language course.

Adjective Forms

Positiveintensiv
Comparativeintensiver
Superlativeintensivsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "intensiv" mean in English?
"intensiv" means intense, intensive, or deeply focused. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "intensiv"?
"intensiv" is pronounced /ɪntɛnˈziːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "intensiv"?
The comparative of "intensiv" is "intensiver" and the superlative is "intensivsten".
What part of speech is "intensiv"?
"intensiv" is a adjective in German.

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