geil
awesome, cool, wicked
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɡaɪ̯l/
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Cultural Note
Originally meaning 'lustful' or 'horny,' 'geil' underwent a dramatic shift in the 1980s–90s to become one of the most common slang words for 'awesome' or 'cool' among young Germans. Older generations may still find it vulgar, so use cautiously around formal company.
📝 Example Sentences
Das Konzert war echt geil!
The concert was really awesome!
Geile Schuhe hast du da!
Those are sick shoes you've got!
Ich find das total geil, dass du kommst.
I think it's totally awesome that you're coming.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | geil |
| comparative | geiler |
| predicative | geil |
| superlative | am geilsten |