Superlativ

derNoun

superlative; highest degree of an adjective

English translations

  1. 01

    superlative

Word details

German meaning
Die höchste Stufe eines Adjektivs oder Adverbs.
English meaning
Superlative
Synonym
Höchststufe
German example
Das ist der Superlativ!
English example
That is the superlative!
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Superlativ
Plural Form
die Superlative

Example sentences with “Superlativ”

  1. Der Superlativ von 'gut' ist 'am besten'. (The superlative of 'good' is 'best'.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the grammatical function of the Superlativ in German?

The Superlativ is the third degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs. It is used to express the highest intensity or quality among three or more items.