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groß

big · large

Etwas hat eine beachtliche Höhe, Länge oder Weite im Vergleich zu anderen Dingen.

Definition & meaning

The adjective groß is a fundamental word in the German language with several meanings depending on the context:

  1. Size/Dimension: Used to describe something that has significant physical height, width, or length (large, big, tall). For example, a large house or a tall person.
  2. Quantity/Degree: Used to describe a significant amount, intensity, or extent. For example, a great deal of work or a big problem.
  3. Age: Refers to being grown up or adult. It is often used in the context of children wanting to be "big."
  4. Importance/Significance: Used to describe something of great importance or grand scale (great, grand). For example, a grand event.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: As an adjective, groß is declined based on its role in the sentence (nominative, accusative, etc.) and the gender/number of the noun it modifies.

  • Comparative: größer
  • Superlative: am größten

Word origin: The word stems from the Old High German grōz, which originally meant "coarse" or "thick." Over time, the meaning evolved to represent physical magnitude and size.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • riesig (huge/giant)
  • großartig (great/magnificent)
  • beträchtlich (considerable)
  • erwachsen (grown-up)

Antonyms:

  • klein (small/little)
  • winzig (tiny)
  • gering (slight/insignificant)

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Examples

Das Haus ist sehr groß.adjective

The house is very big.

Das Haus ist groß.adjective

The house is big.

Ich habe eine große Familie.adjective

I have a large family.

Er ist sehr groß.adjective

He is very big.

Mein Haus ist groß.adjective

My house is large.

Mein Bruder hat ein großes Auto.adjective

My brother has a big car.

Der Baum ist sehr groß.adjective

The tree is very big.

Der Baum ist groß und alt.adjective

The tree is big and old.

Der Baum wird groß und stark.adjective

The tree becomes big and strong.

In der Stadt stehen viele große Gebäude.adjective

In the city there are many large buildings.

Sind die Schuhe zu groß?adjective

Are the shoes too big?

Die Fenster in der Wohnung sind groß.adjective

The windows in the apartment are big.

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