durchgreifend

drastic; radical; thorough

English translations

  1. 01

    thorough

  2. 02

    comprehensive

  3. 03

    far-reaching

Word details

German meaning
Tiefgreifend und umfassend; mit großer Wirkung.
English meaning
Sweeping, radical
Synonym
umfassend, radikal
German example
Die Reformen waren durchgreifend und veränderten das System grundlegend.
English example
The reforms were sweeping and fundamentally changed the system.
Comparative
durchgreifenderSuperlative: am durchgreifendsten

Example sentences with “durchgreifend”

  1. Die Reformen waren durchgreifend. (The reforms were drastic.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'durchgreifend' suggest?

It suggests a change that affects everything and leaves no part untouched.