German word

gigantisch

Pronunciation

IPA/giˈgantɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveenormous

Example

Das Projekt hat gigantische Ausmaße.

The project is of enormous proportions.

Illustration for gigantisch (enormous)

More examples

Die Reparaturkosten summierten sich zu gigantischen Summen.

The repair costs amounted to enormous sums.

Core concept

A giant's work overwhelms an ordinary room, map, or budget.

Common phrases

  • gigantische Summen

    enormous sums

  • gigantische Ausmaße

    enormous scale

Similar words

riesig: Huge in physical dimensions or extent.
enorm: Unusually great in quantity or intensity.
gewaltig: Tremendous in power, size, or overall impact.
kolossal: Colossal in size, beyond what can normally be imagined.

Definition in German

überwältigend groß oder umfangreich und betont das Außerordentliche

Word origin

Built from the noun Gigant and the suffix -isch, gigantisch expresses the qualities or scale associated with a giant.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, gigantisch is lowercase, while the related noun Gigant is capitalized and has the plural Giganten.

Other meanings

  • hugeadjective

Opposites

  • marginalmarginaladjective
  • unwesentlichinsignificantadjective

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