English–German
“big” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁoːs/
Example
Dieses Auto ist größer als das andere.
This car is bigger than the other one.
How to say “big” in German
“Big” in German is groß.
A person or thing extends beyond its surroundings in height, space, amount, or overall scope.
Example sentences with groß
In dieser Stadt steht eine große Kirche.
There is a big church in this city.
Tips for using groß
- With people, groß commonly refers to height, while context distinguishes physical size from importance or status.