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
Derived from Ancient Greek 'gigas' (giant), referring to the giants of mythology.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to its English counterpart 'gigantic'. Associate it with the image of a giant.