Superlativ Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Superlativ" is mainly used as noun meaning "superlative", "exceptional" or "outstanding". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Superlativ"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Superlativ
  • Plural: die Superlative

Meanings of "Superlativ" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Grammatical form expressing the highest degree of a quality"

"Superlativ", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Superlativ von 'schnell' ist 'am schnellsten'.The superlative of 'schnell' (fast) is 'am schnellsten' (fastest).
  2. Im Deutschen bildet man den Superlativ oft mit 'am'.In German, the superlative is often formed with 'am'.
  3. Der Superlativ drückt den höchsten Grad aus.The superlative expresses the highest degree.

2.) "Exceptional or best quality"

"Superlativ", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Essen war einfach superlativ.The food was simply superlative.
  2. Seine Leistung war superlativ.His performance was superlative.
  3. Die Aussicht vom Gipfel ist superlativ.The view from the summit is superlative.
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