German Conversation · Level 18
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German word
enorm
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈnɔʁm/
Meaning
- adjectivehuge
Example
Das war ein enormer Erfolg.
That was a huge success.
More examples
Die Reparatur verursachte enorme Kosten.
The repair incurred huge costs.
Core concept
A scale pushed far beyond its usual limit, with the excess visible in size, amount, or intensity.
Common phrases
enormer Erfolg
huge success
enorme Menge
huge amount
enorme Kosten
huge costs
Similar words
groß: Considerably large in size or amount.
riesig: Very large and conspicuous in size or quantity.
massiv: Thick, heavy, and solid, with a strongly imposing presence.
gigantisch: Colossal in scale and overwhelming in its impact.
Definition in German
Ein Adjektiv, das eine sehr große Menge oder ein stark ausgeprägtes Ausmaß bezeichnet.
Word origin
German enorm came through French énorme from Latin ēnormis, formed from e- 'out of' and norma 'rule' or 'standard', and later developed the sense of extraordinary size.
Usage tips
- As an attributive adjective, enorm takes normal German endings, as in 'ein enormer Erfolg', 'eine enorme Menge', and 'mit enormem Aufwand'.