English–German

“giant” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁiːzə/

Example

Der Riese ist sehr groß.

The giant is very big.

Illustration for Riese (giant)

How to say “giant” in German

“Giant” in German is Riese.

A person with exceptional physical size dominates the surrounding scene like a giant, literally or figuratively.

Full entry for Riese: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Riese

Als Forscher war er ein Riese seines Fachs.

As a researcher, he was a giant in his field.

Tips for using Riese

  • In compounds such as Branchenriese, Riese refers to a dominant company or organization rather than a physically large person.

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