gigantisch
Translation
gigantic, enormous, huge, colossal
Examples
Das Gebäude ist gigantisch.
The building is gigantic.
Wir hatten einen gigantischen Erfolg.
We had a gigantic success.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is gigantic. Something is gigantic. Das Gebäude ist gigantisch.
a gigantic... ((noun)). a gigantic... ((noun)). Wir hatten einen gigantischen Erfolg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: riesig, enorm, gewaltig; Antonyms: winzig, klein
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'gigas' (giant), related to the mythological giants.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'gigantic'. Think of a 'giant' to remember its meaning of immense size.