ADJECTIVE
riesig/ˈʁiːzɪç/huge; gigantic; enormous
riesig is a German adjective that means huge, gigantic, or enormous. It is pronounced /ˈʁiːzɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "riesiger" and "riesigsten".
Definitions
1.very large in size or amount; enormous(size, intensity)
a.extraordinarily big, immense
Das Haus ist riesig – es hat zehn Zimmer!—The house is huge – it has ten rooms!
b.extremely great in degree, very strong
Sie hat einen riesigen Hunger nach dem langen Tag.—She is extremely hungry after the long day.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | riesig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | riesiger |
| Superlative | riesigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "riesig" mean in English?
- "riesig" means huge, gigantic, or enormous. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "riesig"?
- "riesig" is pronounced /ˈʁiːzɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "riesig"?
- The comparative of "riesig" is "riesiger" and the superlative is "riesigsten".
- What part of speech is "riesig"?
- "riesig" is a adjective in German.
