groß
big; tall; great
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɡʁoːs/
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Cultural Note
Germans typically express height in centimeters rather than feet and inches: 'Ich bin eins achtzig' (I am 1.80m). The prefix 'Groß-' is used in family terms: 'Großmutter' (grandmother), 'Großvater' (grandfather). Note the umlaut in the comparative: größer.
📝 Example Sentences
Das Haus ist sehr groß.
The house is very big.
Wie groß bist du?
How tall are you?
Die Großeltern kommen zu Besuch.
The grandparents are coming to visit.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | groß |
| comparative | größer |
| predicative | groß |
| superlative | am größten |