emphatisch
Translation
emphatic, forceful, assertive
Examples
Er gab ein emphatisches Nicken.
He gave an emphatic nod.
Seine Antwort war sehr emphatisch.
His answer was very emphatic.
Grammar Patterns
[Adjective] + [Noun] modifies a noun Ein emphatisches Statement.
[Noun] + sein + [Adjective] used predicatively Seine Rede war emphatisch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nachdrücklich, betont; Antonyms: zurückhaltend, vage
Etymology
From Greek 'emphasis' (indication, appearance), meaning to show something strongly.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'emphasis'. When you put emphasis on a word, you are being 'emphatisch'.