total
Translation
total, complete, absolute
Examples
Der totale Schaden ist hoch.
The total damage is high.
Das ist total super!
That is totally great!
Es herrschte totale Stille.
There was total silence.
Grammar Patterns
total + Noun total ... Der totale Schaden ist hoch.
total + Adjective/Adverb totally ... Das ist total super!
Similar Words
Synonyms: gesamt, komplett, völlig; Antonyms: partiell, teilweise
Etymology
From Latin 'totalis' (of the whole). It's an international word found in many languages.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'total', making it very easy to remember.