German Conversation · Level 36
73 words
German word
Riese
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁiːzə/
Meaning
- masculine noungiant
Example
Der Riese ist sehr groß.
The giant is very big.
More examples
Als Forscher war er ein Riese seines Fachs.
As a researcher, he was a giant in his field.
Core concept
A person with exceptional physical size dominates the surrounding scene like a giant, literally or figuratively.
Common phrases
ein Riese der Literatur
a giant of literature
wirtschaftlicher Riese
an economic giant
Similar words
Gigant: A person or thing that is extraordinarily large.
Koloss: A huge, weighty, and imposing object or presence.
Hüne: A notably tall person with a powerful, muscular build.
Titan: A highly influential person or organization with exceptional power.
Definition in German
Eine sehr große Person oder Gestalt, die deutlich größer ist als normale Menschen.
Word origin
The German noun developed from Middle High German rise and traces back to related Germanic forms such as Old High German riso and Old Norse risi.
Usage tips
- In compounds such as Branchenriese, Riese refers to a dominant company or organization rather than a physically large person.