English–German
“intense” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɛftɪç/
Example
Die heftige Diskussion dauerte lange.
The intense discussion lasted a long time.
How to say “intense” in German
“Intense” in German is heftig.
A force that hits hard enough to make an argument, feeling, or event vividly felt.
Example sentences with heftig
Während des Sturms blieben viele Straßen wegen heftigem Wind geschlossen.
During the storm, many roads remained closed because of strong wind.
Tips for using heftig
- Heftig describes intensity or force rather than physical weight, so schwer is usually the better choice for the literal sense of heavy.