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heftig

violently

Meaning of heftig

with great force

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German[ˈhɛftɪç]
violently
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heftig belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

heftigviolently
Jahreszeitenseasons of the year
Frühlingspring
Winterwinter
beginnenbegin
endenend
Temperaturtemperature

heftig synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between heftig / wild / stürmisch / stark / intensiv

🇩🇪German
heftig

Suggests the use of force or violence; more about forceful action than simply intensity.

B2Often

Der Sturm war so gewaltsam, dass mehrere Bäume umstürzten.

Шторм был настолько яростным, что несколько деревьев упали.

🇩🇪German

Describes something untamed and forceful; often means rough, fierce, or stormy, especially for wind, sea, or movement.

B2Very Often

Der Wind wurde immer wilder und riss Äste von den Bäumen.

Ветер становился всё более неистовым и срывал ветки с деревьев.

🇩🇪German

Mainly refers to stormy weather, strong wind, or rough seas; can also be used figuratively for emotional turbulence.

B2Very Often

Am Abend wurde das Wetter stürmisch und die Fähren fuhren nicht mehr.

Вечером погода стала штормовой, и паромы больше не ходили.

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🇩🇪German
stark

A very general word meaning strong; it lacks the forceful or stormy nuance and is much less vivid than heftig.

B2Very Often

Heute weht ein starker Wind über die Küste.

Сегодня над побережьем дует сильный ветер.

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🇩🇪German
intensiv

Refers to a high degree of intensity, often with a sense of concentration or duration; more common for effort, study, work, or sensations than weather.

B2Often

Der Regen war so intensiv, dass die Straßen schnell überflutet waren.

Дождь был настолько интенсивным, что улицы быстро оказались затоплены.

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How to pronounce heftig and what this word means

heftig translation: violently. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce heftig

[ˈhɛftɪç]

heftig translation

violently

heftig transcription

[ˈhɛftɪç]

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heftig meaning: what does it mean?

mit großer Kraft, oft mit Zerstörung oder Schaden

heftig pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

heftig is pronounced as [ˈhɛftɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is heftig part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, heftig (violently) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is heftig part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, heftig (violently) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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