massiv
Translation
massive, solid, huge, substantial
Examples
Er hat einen massiven Fehler gemacht.
He made a massive mistake.
Wir stehen vor massiven Herausforderungen.
We are facing massive challenges.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) (attributive) modifies a noun A massive table is in the room.
((Noun)) + sein + ((Adjective)) (predicative) to be solid The table is massive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: solid, heavy, substantial; Antonyms: light, hollow
Etymology
From French 'massif', derived from Latin 'massa' (lump, mass).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'massive'. The meaning is very similar: large, heavy, and solid.