enorm
enormous · huge
Sehr groß, sehr stark oder ungewöhnlich intensiv.
The German word "enorm" is an adjective that means "enormous" or "immense." It describes something that is very large in size, amount, or degree. The word is directly borrowed from the Latin "enormis," which carries a similar meaning.
Similar words in German include "riesig" (gigantic), "kolossal" (colossal), and "immens" (immense).
Difference:
- Riesig and kolossal often convey a more visual perception of size, while enorm can be used more broadly to describe scope, significance, or intensity in addition to size.
- Immens tends to have a more abstract connotation, often referring to things that are vast in quantity or degree, rather than purely physical size.
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Examples
Das ist eine enorm große Herausforderung.adverb
This is an enormous challenge.
Der Unterschied ist enorm.adjective
The difference is huge.
Die Berge sind enorm hoch.adverb
The mountains are enormously high.
Der Aufwand für dieses Projekt war enorm.adjective
The effort required for this project was enormous.
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