superlative in German
superlative in German is hervorragend, höchst, superlativ — superlative means the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as biggest, best or most carefully.
superlative in German
hervorragend
(figuratively) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
höchst
(figuratively) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
superlativ
(figuratively) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
superlativisch
(grammar) Of or relating to the superlative degree (a degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs).
Superlativ
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
Höchststufe
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
Meiststufe
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
What does "superlative" mean?
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noun The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as biggest, best or most carefully.
"The superlative of good is best, not goodest."
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adjective Of the very highest quality or degree; excellent beyond comparison.
"The orchestra gave a superlative performance."
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noun An exaggerated expression of praise.
"The reviews were a stream of superlatives that told you nothing useful."
superlative in a sentence
- The superlative of good is best, not goodest.
- English forms most short superlatives with -est and longer ones with "most".
- The orchestra gave a superlative performance.
- Her superlative timing turned an ordinary joke into a great one.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "superlative" in German?
"superlative" in German is hervorragend, höchst, superlativ. superlative means: The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as biggest, best or most carefully.
How do you use "superlative" in a sentence?
Example: "The superlative of good is best, not goodest." In German, "superlative" is hervorragend, höchst, superlativ.
Are there other ways to say "superlative" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "superlative": hervorragend, höchst, superlativ, superlativisch, Superlativ, Höchststufe.
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