gigantisch

gigantic, enormous

adjective gi-GAN-tish Rare

Origin: from Greek 'gigas' (giant) via Latin

Usage Note

Gigantisch is used for dramatic effect to describe something of extraordinary size. It is more emphatic than riesig and carries a connotation of awe. It is common in colloquial and journalistic German.

Examples

"Ein gigantisches Containerschiff blockierte den Hafen."

Natural Translation

A gigantic container ship blocked the harbour.

Literal Translation

A gigantic container ship blocked the harbour.

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