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massiv

/maˈsiːf/· adjective

solid; massive, huge; severe

Massiv — made entirely of one material (massives Holz), and very strong: massive Kritik, massive Probleme.

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massiver
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am massivsten

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massiv
solid

Der Tisch ist aus massivem Holz.

The table is made of solid wood.

Word family

massivdas Massivmassifdie Massemass

Common combinations

  • massives Holzsolid wood
  • massive Kritikmassive criticism
  • massive Problemehuge problems

Real examples

  • Der Schrank ist aus massiver Eiche.The wardrobe is solid oak.
  • Die Firma hat massive finanzielle Probleme.The company has massive financial problems.
  • Die Preise sind massiv gestiegen.Prices have risen massively.

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