German word

krass

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁas/

Meaning

  • adjectiveamazing

Example

Das ist krasser, als ich dachte.

That's more amazing than I thought.

Illustration for krass (amazing)

More examples

Die Entwicklung ist krass.

The development is amazing.

Core concept

A clear break from the normal range that makes an event or result strikingly extreme.

Common phrases

  • völlig krass

    absolutely amazing

  • eine krasse Entwicklung

    a dramatic development

  • eine krasse Erfahrung

    a shocking experience

Similar words

wahnsinnig: Expressing an exceptionally strong degree or overwhelming emotion.
mega: A casual intensifier for something very strong, large, or impressive.
unglaublich: Expressing strong surprise at something difficult to believe.
extrem: Far outside the usual range in degree or intensity.

Definition in German

Informelles Adjektiv, das in der gesprochenen Sprache genutzt wird, um eine besonders starke Bewertung oder Überraschung auszudrücken.

Word origin

German krass is historically connected with Middle High German kraß and derives ultimately from Latin crassus, 'thick' or 'coarse'.

Usage tips

  • German krass has a much broader modern meaning than English crass, which usually describes offensively insensitive or vulgar behavior.

Other meanings

  • outrageousadjective
  • extremeadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Krassigkeitextremenessnoun

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