adjectiveadverb

heftig

intense · fiercely

Dieses Wort beschreibt etwas sehr stark, intensiv oder extrem, zum Beispiel ein Gefühl, ein Streit oder ein Wetterereignis.

The German word "heftig" is an adjective that means "violent," "intense," or "strong." It can convey a range of strong manifestations, from physically forceful to emotionally intense. Similarly, it is often used to describe vigorous actions, arguments, or reactions, like in "heftiger Regen" (heavy rain) or "heftiger Streit" (intense argument). Words with similar meanings in German include "stark" (strong), "intensiv" (intensive), and "kräftig" (robust/powerful).

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Examples

Der Sturm war heftig.adjective

The storm was intense.

Diese Debatte ist wirklich heftig.adjective

This debate is really intense.

Die Musik auf dem Konzert war heftig und laut.adjective

The music at the concert was intense and loud.

Sie streiten heftig miteinander.adverb

They are arguing fiercely with each other.

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