exzessiv
Translation
excessive
Examples
Exzessiver Alkoholkonsum ist schädlich.
Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful.
Er treibt exzessiv Sport.
He exercises excessively.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) excessive... Excessive noise disturbs the neighbours.
((Verb)) + ((Adverb)) excessively... She works excessively.
Similar Words
Synonyms: übermäßig (excessive), übertrieben (exaggerated); Antonyms: mäßig (moderate), angemessen (appropriate)
Etymology
From Latin 'excedere' (to go beyond, to exceed). Related to the English words 'excessive' and 'exceed'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'excess'. It means something that goes beyond a normal limit.