intensiv
Translation
intensive, intense
Examples
Wir hatten ein intensives Training.
We had an intensive training session.
Die Farbe ist sehr intensiv.
The colour is very intense.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) modifies a noun That was an intensive conversation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stark (strong), kräftig (powerful); Antonyms: schwach (weak), oberflächlich (superficial)
Etymology
From Latin 'intendere' (to stretch out, direct). Cognate with English 'intense'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'intensive' care unit in a hospital, where care is highly concentrated.