adjective
riesenhaft
gigantic
The German word "riesenhaft" is an adjective meaning "gigantic" or "huge". It is made up of:
- Riese – meaning "giant"
- -haft – a suffix that means "-like" or "-shaped"
So, "riesenhaft" literally means "giant-like" or "gigantic".
Similar words:
- riesig (enormous)
- gigantisch (gigantic)
- kolossal (colossal)
Differences:
- riesig is more general for something very large.
- gigantisch and kolossal are often more formal or dramatic.
- riesenhaft emphasizes resemblance to a "giant," sometimes used figuratively to stress size or impact.
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Examples
Die riesenhaften Gebäude beeindrucken jeden Besucher.adjective
The gigantic buildings impress every visitor.
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