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, quantity, or degree(size, extent)

a.exceptionally big, huge

Sie wohnt in einem riesigen Haus.—She lives in a huge house.

b.immense, gigantic

Ein riesiger Hund lief über die Straße.—A gigantic dog ran across the street.

Adjective Forms

Positiveriesig
Comparativeriesiger
Superlativeriesigsten

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.

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