adjectiveadverb
gewaltig
hatalmas
Sehr groß, stark oder beeindruckend.
The German word "gewaltig" is an adjective meaning "powerful," "enormous," or "mighty." It derives from the noun "Gewalt," which means "force," "power," or "violence."
Similar words:
- riesig (huge)
- mächtig (mighty, powerful)
- enorm (enormous)
Differences:
- Gewaltig often emphasizes raw power or strength, sometimes with an implication of forcefulness.
- Riesig focuses more on size or extent.
- Mächtig likewise means powerful but can include influence or authority, not just physical strength.
- Enorm mostly stresses scale or quantity rather than force.
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Examples
Der Baum vor meinem Haus ist gewaltig.adjective
A házam előtt álló fa hatalmas.
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