gewaltig
massive
Meaning of gewaltig
sehr groß oder sehr schwerwiegend
very large or severe
Pronunciation
gewaltig with English translation
gewaltig usage examples
Wir hatten ein gewaltiges Problem.
We had a massive problem.
Das war ein gewaltiger Fehler.
That was a massive mistake.
gewaltig synonyms
What's the difference between gewaltig, riesig, enorm, beträchtlich, groß, beträchtlich groß, fest, and solide
Very big, gigantic; used most often for size and space.
Considerable, substantial; often about degree or amount, not necessarily physical size.
Big; the most general word, used for size, importance, or amount.
Quite large; this combination sounds emphatic and somewhat heavy, often in more descriptive language.
Advanced: broader words
Firm, solid; describes a dense, stable structure rather than size.
Reliable, well-made, sturdy; often about quality rather than large size.
Strong; used for power, intensity, or impact rather than size.
Heavy; can refer to weight as well as seriousness or difficulty.
Severe, intense, violent; usually about events, emotions, or reactions rather than size.
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Questions about this word
What does gewaltig mean?
very large or severe
How do you pronounce gewaltig?
gewaltig is pronounced [ɡəˈvaltɪç].
How is gewaltig used in a sentence?
We had a massive problem. Translation: Wir hatten ein gewaltiges Problem.
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