ADJECTIVE

relativ/ʁelaˈtiːf/relative; comparative; somewhat

relativ is a German adjective that means relative, comparative, or somewhat. It is pronounced /ʁelaˈtiːf/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "relativer" and "relativsten".

Definitions

1.measured or understood in relation to something else(comparison)

a.not absolute; depending on context or reference

Die Bedeutung ist relativ und ändert sich je nach Zusammenhang.—The meaning is relative and changes depending on the context.

2.fairly; to some extent (colloquially, as adverb)(degree)

a.rather; somewhat, to a certain degree

Das Essen war relativ gut.—The food was relatively good.

Adjective Forms

Positiverelativ
Comparativerelativer
Superlativerelativsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "relativ" mean in English?
"relativ" means relative, comparative, or somewhat. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "relativ"?
"relativ" is pronounced /ʁelaˈtiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "relativ"?
The comparative of "relativ" is "relativer" and the superlative is "relativsten".
What part of speech is "relativ"?
"relativ" is a adjective in German.

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