Translation of German word "groß" to English
groß
/ɡʁoːs/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf great size, large.
How to use
groß ('big / large / tall') is an adjective. Its comparative is größer (with umlaut), and the superlative is am größten ('largest'). Ein großer Mann — A tall man.
🇬🇧 English
big
Example
Die Stadt ist sehr groß.
The city is very big.
Die neue Gebäude sind groß und beeindruckend.
The new buildings are large and impressive.
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- große Rolle spielen— to play a big role / part
- Großeltern— grandparents
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What is the definition of the German word "groß"?▼
The German word "groß" is defined as: "Of great size, large."
What does the German word "groß" mean?▼
The German word "groß" means "big" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "groß"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Stadt ist sehr groß." (which translates as "The city is very big.").
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