astronomisch
Translation
astronomical, astronomic, enormous, huge
Examples
Die Preise sind astronomisch hoch.
The prices are astronomically high.
Das ist ein astronomisches Ereignis.
That is an astronomical event.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicative adjective The prices are astronomical.
as an attributive adjective an astronomical event
Similar Words
Synonyms: riesig (giant), enorm (enormous), gewaltig (immense); Antonyms: winzig (tiny), klein (small)
Etymology
From Greek 'astron' (star) and 'nomos' (law).
Memory Tips
Connect 'astronomisch' with 'astronomy' and the immense scale of the universe to remember its meaning of 'huge'.