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riesig

huge

Meaning of riesig

sehr groß; gewaltig

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German[ˈʁiːzɪç]
huge
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riesig synonyms

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What's the difference between riesig / enorm / groß / immens / mächtig / sehr groß

🇩🇪German
riesig

Very large, powerful, or strong; can express not only size but also impressive force.

A2Often

Die Wellen waren gewaltig.

Волны были огромными.

🇩🇪German

Very large in size or strength; often sounds a bit stronger and more emphatic than just “groß.”

A2Often

Das Haus ist enorm und fällt sofort auf.

Дом огромный и сразу бросается в глаза.

G
🇩🇪German
groß

Simply big; a more general and neutral word than “riesig.”

A2Very Often

Wir wohnen in einem großen Haus.

Мы живём в большом доме.

I
🇩🇪German
immens

Extremely large, almost boundless; the word often sounds literary or more elevated.

A2Rarely

Er hat eine immense Geduld.

У него огромнейшее терпение.

M
🇩🇪German
mächtig

Strong, imposing, powerful; not only about size, but also about power or influence.

A2Often

Vor uns stand ein mächtiger Berg.

Перед нами стояла могучая гора.

S
🇩🇪German
sehr groß

A plain descriptive phrase: simply “very big,” without extra emotional nuance.

A2Very Often

Der Garten ist sehr groß.

Сад очень большой.

Ü
🇩🇪German
überaus groß

Very and even exceedingly large; sounds more emphatic and a bit literary.

A2Rarely

Die Enttäuschung war überaus groß.

Разочарование было чрезвычайно большим.

I
🇩🇪German
in außergewöhnlichem Ausmaß groß

Literally: “large to an extraordinary extent”; more of an explanatory phrase than a usual synonym.

A2Very Rarely

Der Erfolg war in außergewöhnlichem Ausmaß groß.

Успех был в необычайной степени велик.

B
🇩🇪German
beeindruckend groß

Not just big, but so big that it makes a strong impression.

A2Often

Das Gebäude ist beeindruckend groß.

Здание впечатляюще большое.

V
🇩🇪German
von enormer Größe

Very large in size; sounds a bit more descriptive and formal.

A2Rarely

Der See ist von enormer Größe.

Озеро огромных размеров.

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riesig translation: huge. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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[ˈʁiːzɪç]

riesig translation

huge

riesig transcription

[ˈʁiːzɪç]

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riesig meaning: what does it mean?

sehr groß; gewaltig

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