radikal
Translation
radical, drastic, fundamental
Examples
Er hat radikale Ansichten.
He has radical views.
Wir brauchen eine radikale Lösung.
We need a radical solution.
Grammar Patterns
radikal + Noun radical ... He has radical views.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extrem (extreme), drastisch (drastic), grundlegend (fundamental); Antonyms: gemäßigt (moderate), moderat (moderate)
Etymology
From Latin 'radix', meaning 'root'. It implies getting to the root of an issue.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English 'radical'. Think of the Latin 'radix' (root) to remember it means a fundamental or root-level change.