ADJECTIVE
transparent/ˌtʁanspaˈʁɛnt/transparent; clear
transparent is a German adjective that means transparent or clear. It is pronounced /ˌtʁanspaˈʁɛnt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "transparenter" and "transparentesten".
Definitions
1.allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen(optics, materials)
a.see-through, not opaque
Das Glas ist vollkommen transparent.—The glass is completely transparent.
2.easy to understand; open and clear (without secrets)(figurative, communication, processes)
a.open to scrutiny; easily comprehensible
Die Politik der Firma ist sehr transparent.—The company's policy is very transparent.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | transparent |
|---|---|
| Comparative | transparenter |
| Superlative | transparentesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "transparent" mean in English?
- "transparent" means transparent or clear. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "transparent"?
- "transparent" is pronounced /ˌtʁanspaˈʁɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "transparent"?
- The comparative of "transparent" is "transparenter" and the superlative is "transparentesten".
- What part of speech is "transparent"?
- "transparent" is a adjective in German.
