Meaning 1neutral; often emphatic or expressive · 82%
Exceptionally large, strong, or intense; also used as an emphatic intensifier.
Natural examples
Der Sturm entwickelte eine ungeheure Kraft über dem Meer.
Over the sea, the storm developed enormous force.
Die Kinder freuten sich ungeheuer auf den Zirkus.
The children were tremendously excited about the circus.
Für die Renovierung brauchte das Team eine ungeheure Menge Holz.
The team needed an enormous amount of wood for the renovation.
Usage note
Ungeheuer can describe enormous size or intensity, and can also intensify another adjective or verb.
Mini-lesson: ungeheuer
Exceptionally large, strong, or intense; also used as an emphatic intensifier. Ungeheuer can describe enormous size or intensity, and can also intensify another adjective or verb.
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