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- Größer is the comparative form of 'groß', meaning 'bigger', 'larger', or 'taller' in English.
- It is almost always used with 'als' when making a direct comparison between two specific entities.
- The word requires an umlaut (ö), which distinguishes it from the base form 'groß' and the superlative 'größt'.
- When used before a noun, it must be declined with the appropriate adjective endings (e.g., ein größeres Haus).
The German word größer is the comparative form of the adjective groß (big, tall, or large). In its most fundamental sense, it is used to indicate that one entity exceeds another in physical dimensions, volume, or stature. However, its utility in the German language extends far beyond mere physical measurements. It is a cornerstone of comparative logic, allowing speakers to rank objects, people, abstract concepts, and quantities. When you use größer, you are inherently establishing a relationship between two things, often utilizing the conjunction als (than) to complete the comparison. For English speakers, it is important to distinguish between 'bigger' (volume/area) and 'taller' (height), as German often uses größer for both contexts, depending on the noun being described. For example, a person is größer if they are taller, but a house is größer if it has more square footage. This versatility makes it one of the most frequently used adjectives in daily conversation, from shopping for clothes to discussing the growth of a city's population.
- Physical Size
- Used to describe objects that occupy more space or have larger dimensions than something else. Example: 'Dieser Tisch ist größer als der andere.'
- Human Height
- Specifically used to denote that a person is taller than another. In German, 'tall' is 'groß', so 'taller' is 'größer'. Example: 'Mein Bruder ist viel größer als ich.'
- Abstract Importance
- Used metaphorically to describe significance, impact, or intensity. Example: 'Das Problem ist größer, als wir dachten.'
Die Nachfrage nach Elektroautos wird immer größer.
Ein größerer Bildschirm bietet ein besseres Erlebnis.
Berlin ist größer als München.
Wir brauchen eine größere Wohnung für die Familie.
Der Unterschied könnte nicht größer sein.
In summary, größer is an indispensable tool for comparison. Whether you are discussing the scale of a mountain, the height of a child, or the magnitude of a financial crisis, this word provides the necessary linguistic bridge to express superiority in scale. It is deeply embedded in German idioms and everyday expressions, reflecting a culture that values precision in measurement and relative assessment. Understanding its nuances—such as when it refers to height versus area—is key to achieving A2 and B1 proficiency in German. As you progress, you will notice it appearing in complex grammatical structures, but its core meaning remains a reliable anchor: more 'groß' than something else.
Using größer correctly requires an understanding of two main syntactic roles: the predicative use and the attributive use. In the predicative use, the adjective follows a linking verb like sein (to be) or werden (to become). In these cases, the word größer does not change its ending, regardless of the gender or number of the subject. For instance, 'Der Baum ist größer' (The tree is bigger) and 'Die Bäume sind größer' (The trees are bigger) both use the same form. This is the simplest way to use the word and is often the first pattern learned by students. The second role, the attributive use, occurs when größer is placed directly before a noun. Here, it must take an adjective ending that matches the gender, case, and number of the noun it modifies. For example, 'ein größeres Auto' (a bigger car - neuter nominative) or 'der größere Garten' (the bigger garden - masculine nominative). Mastering these endings is a significant milestone in German grammar.
- Comparative Conjunctions
- The word 'als' is the standard partner for 'größer'. Avoid using 'wie', which is reserved for equal comparisons (e.g., 'so groß wie'). Correct: 'A ist größer als B'.
- Intensifiers
- To say something is 'much bigger', use 'viel größer'. To say 'slightly bigger', use 'etwas größer' or 'ein bisschen größer'.
- Progressive Growth
- To express that something is getting bigger and bigger, German uses the phrase 'immer größer'. Example: 'Die Stadt wird immer größer.'
Mein Hunger ist größer als mein Durst.
Wir suchen nach einem größeren Tisch für das Esszimmer.
Könnten Sie mir bitte eine größere Portion geben?
Furthermore, größer appears in various idiomatic structures that require specific prepositional pairings. For instance, 'um ein Vielfaches größer' (many times larger) is used in scientific or mathematical contexts to describe exponential growth. In literature, you might encounter 'größer als das Leben' (larger than life), describing a character or event of immense proportions. Understanding these patterns allows a learner to move from basic descriptions to nuanced, expressive German. Always pay attention to the context: is the speaker comparing two specific items, or are they describing a general trend of expansion? The grammatical structure will follow that intent.
In the German-speaking world, größer is ubiquitous. You will hear it in the supermarket when customers compare the sizes of packages ('Ist diese Packung größer?'), at the doctor's office when discussing a swelling or a child's growth chart, and in the news when economic figures are reported. It is a word of comparison, and since human nature is constantly comparing, the word is never far from a German speaker's lips. In urban planning discussions, you'll hear about the need for größere green spaces or infrastructure. In the tech world, reviews often compare smartphones by saying one has a größeres Display. It is also a very common word in family settings, where children constantly measure themselves against their siblings or parents to see if they have finally become größer. The word carries a sense of progression and scale that is vital for navigating modern life in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
- In Real Estate
- Apartment listings frequently use 'größer' to highlight spaciousness. 'Suchen Sie eine größere Wohnung?' is a standard question from agents.
- In Sports
- Commentators use it to describe an athlete's physical advantage or a team's lead. 'Der Vorsprung wird immer größer' (The lead is getting bigger).
- In Business
- Reports on market share or company expansion rely heavily on this word. 'Wir wollen unseren Marktanteil größer machen' (We want to make our market share larger).
Die Auswahl im neuen Laden ist viel größer.
Haben Sie das auch eine Nummer größer?
Socially, größer can also touch on social status or ego, though often subtly. Phrases like 'sich größer machen, als man ist' (to make oneself out to be bigger/more important than one is) describe boasting or arrogance. Conversely, 'das größere Ganze' (the bigger picture) is a common philosophical or strategic term used in meetings and intellectual debates. Whether you are reading a newspaper like the 'Süddeutsche Zeitung' or listening to a podcast about science, größer serves as a fundamental building block for describing the world's relative scales. It is a word that bridges the gap between the mundane (a larger coffee) and the monumental (a larger historical context).
One of the most frequent errors English speakers make when using größer is the 'als' vs. 'wie' confusion. In English, we use 'than' for comparisons of inequality (bigger than). In German, this is strictly als. Many learners mistakenly use wie because they associate it with 'as' or 'like', or perhaps because of regional dialects where 'größer wie' is sometimes heard (though it is grammatically incorrect in Standard German). Another common pitfall is the omission of the umlaut. Writing 'grosser' instead of 'größer' is a significant spelling mistake that changes the pronunciation and marks the speaker as a beginner. Furthermore, learners often struggle with the declension of the comparative form. They might say 'ein größer Haus' instead of 'ein größeres Haus', forgetting that the comparative adjective still needs to follow the standard rules of adjective endings based on the noun's gender and case.
- The 'Als' Trap
- Mistake: 'Er ist größer wie ich.' Correct: 'Er ist größer als ich.' Always use 'als' with comparatives.
- Umlaut Neglect
- Mistake: 'Das ist ein grosseres Problem.' Correct: 'Das ist ein größeres Problem.' The 'ö' is essential for the comparative of 'groß'.
- Double Comparison
- Mistake: 'mehr größer'. Correct: 'größer'. Just like in English you don't say 'more bigger', in German, the '-er' suffix already means 'more'.
Falsch: Mein Auto ist mehr groß als deins. Richtig: Mein Auto ist größer als deins.
Additionally, English speakers sometimes use größer when they should use älter (older). While 'my big brother' translates to 'mein großer Bruder', if you are specifically comparing ages in a sentence like 'He is older than me', you must use 'Er ist älter als ich'. Using größer there would imply he is physically taller, which might not be the case. Lastly, be careful with the word 'hoch' (high). For buildings or mountains, you can use größer to mean 'larger' in general scale, but höher is more specific for height. Mixing these up can lead to slight unnaturalness in your speech, though you will usually still be understood. Precision in these small details is what separates an A2 learner from a B2 speaker.
While größer is the most common way to express 'bigger', the German language offers a rich palette of synonyms that can provide more specific meaning depending on the context. If you want to emphasize that something is not just bigger, but massive or gigantic, you might use riesiger. If you are talking about the extent or scope of something, like a project or a forest, ausgedehnter or umfangreicher might be more appropriate. In formal or academic writing, bedeutender (more significant) is often used when größer refers to importance rather than physical size. Understanding these alternatives allows you to avoid repetition and speak with greater sophistication. For instance, instead of saying 'ein größeres Problem', saying 'ein weitreichenderes Problem' (a more far-reaching problem) adds a layer of professional nuance.
- Riesiger
- Meaning 'huge' or 'gigantic'. Use this when 'größer' isn't strong enough to describe the scale. Example: 'Ein riesiger Erfolg'.
- Umfangreicher
- Meaning 'more extensive' or 'more comprehensive'. Often used for data, knowledge, or collections. Example: 'Eine umfangreichere Studie'.
- Höher
- Meaning 'higher' or 'taller'. While 'größer' works for people, 'höher' is better for mountains, buildings, or abstract levels like prices.
Die Auswirkungen sind weitreichender als erwartet.
Another interesting alternative is erwachsener (more adult/mature), which is sometimes used when discussing personal growth or behavior where 'größer' might be too literal. In terms of antonyms, the most direct opposite is kleiner (smaller). Just as größer covers height and volume, kleiner covers 'shorter' (for people) and 'smaller' (for objects). In technical contexts, you might see maximal or erweitert (expanded) used to describe something that has been made bigger. By learning these synonyms and their specific contexts, you develop a 'feeling' for the language (Sprachgefühl) that allows you to choose the perfect word for every situation, making your German sound more natural and precise.
How Formal Is It?
Curiosidade
The English word 'great' is a cognate of the German 'groß'. While 'great' shifted more towards 'excellent' in modern English, 'groß' and 'größer' retained their primary focus on physical size.
Guia de pronúncia
- Pronouncing 'ö' like 'o'.
- Pronouncing 'ß' like 'z'.
- Failing to vocalize the 'er' ending.
- Putting stress on the second syllable.
- Confusing the 'ö' sound with 'e'.
Nível de dificuldade
Easy to recognize due to the root 'groß' and the comparative suffix '-er'.
Requires remembering the umlaut and correct adjective endings.
The 'ö' sound and the vocalized 'er' can be tricky for beginners.
Usually clear in context, especially when followed by 'als'.
O que aprender depois
Pré-requisitos
Aprenda a seguir
Avançado
Gramática essencial
Comparative Formation
groß -> größer (add -er and umlaut for one-syllable adjectives).
Comparison with 'als'
A ist größer als B.
Adjective Declension
ein größeres Haus (neuter, nominative/accusative).
Intensifiers with Comparatives
viel größer, noch größer, weit größer.
Progressive Comparison
immer größer (getting bigger and bigger).
Exemplos por nível
Mein Haus ist größer als dein Haus.
My house is bigger than your house.
Basic predicative comparison using 'als'.
Bist du größer als dein Bruder?
Are you taller than your brother?
Using 'größer' to mean 'taller'.
Der Elefant ist viel größer als die Maus.
The elephant is much bigger than the mouse.
'viel' is used as an intensifier.
Ich möchte einen größeren Apfel.
I would like a bigger apple.
Attributive use with accusative masculine ending '-en'.
Das rote Auto ist größer.
The red car is bigger.
Simple predicative use.
Meine Schwester ist ein bisschen größer als ich.
My sister is a little bit taller than me.
'ein bisschen' softens the comparison.
Ist Berlin größer als Wien?
Is Berlin bigger than Vienna?
Comparing city sizes.
Ich brauche ein größeres Bett.
I need a bigger bed.
Attributive use with neuter accusative ending '-es'.
Wir suchen eine größere Wohnung in der Stadt.
We are looking for a larger apartment in the city.
Attributive use, feminine accusative.
Die Probleme werden jeden Tag größer.
The problems are getting bigger every day.
Using 'werden' to show progressive change.
Haben Sie dieses T-Shirt eine Nummer größer?
Do you have this T-shirt one size larger?
Common shopping phrase.
Ein größerer Garten wäre schön für den Hund.
A larger garden would be nice for the dog.
Attributive use, masculine nominative.
Der Hunger war größer als die Angst.
The hunger was greater than the fear.
Abstract comparison.
Er ist der größere von den beiden Brüdern.
He is the taller of the two brothers.
Using 'der größere' as a noun-like adjective.
Können wir einen größeren Tisch reservieren?
Can we reserve a larger table?
Attributive use, masculine accusative.
Das neue Modell hat ein größeres Display.
The new model has a larger display.
Comparing technology features.
Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Produkten wird immer größer.
The demand for organic products is becoming ever greater.
'immer größer' indicates continuous growth.
Es gibt kein größeres Vergnügen als Lesen.
There is no greater pleasure than reading.
Superlative-like comparison using 'kein'.
Wir müssen das Projekt in einem größeren Rahmen planen.
We must plan the project on a larger scale.
Dative case after 'in'.
Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden ist größer, als man denkt.
The difference between the two is greater than one thinks.
Comparison with a subordinate clause.
Mit einem größeren Budget könnten wir mehr erreichen.
With a larger budget, we could achieve more.
Dative case after 'mit'.
Das ist eine der größten Herausforderungen unserer Zeit.
That is one of the greatest challenges of our time.
Note: This uses the superlative 'größten' in a genitive construction.
Die Firma plant eine größere Investition im Ausland.
The company is planning a larger investment abroad.
Attributive use in a business context.
Seine Freude war größer als seine Überraschung.
His joy was greater than his surprise.
Comparing two emotions.
Die Bedeutung dieses Fundes kann nicht größer sein.
The significance of this find could not be greater.
Rhetorical use of comparison.
Trotz der größeren Auswahl kaufe ich immer das Gleiche.
Despite the larger selection, I always buy the same thing.
Genitive case after 'trotz'.
Wir brauchen einen größeren Konsens in der Gesellschaft.
We need a greater consensus in society.
Abstract noun 'Konsens'.
Die Gefahr ist viel größer, als die Medien berichten.
The danger is much greater than the media reports.
Comparison with a clause.
Ein größeres Maß an Flexibilität ist erforderlich.
A greater degree of flexibility is required.
Formal phrasing 'ein größeres Maß an'.
Die Stadt hat sich zu einem größeren Handelszentrum entwickelt.
The city has developed into a larger trading center.
Dative after 'zu'.
Je größer die Anstrengung, desto süßer der Sieg.
The greater the effort, the sweeter the victory.
Correlative comparison 'je... desto'.
Es bedarf einer größeren Anstrengung, um das Ziel zu erreichen.
It requires a greater effort to reach the goal.
Genitive case with 'bedarf'.
Die Diskrepanz zwischen Theorie und Praxis wird immer größer.
The discrepancy between theory and practice is becoming ever wider.
Advanced vocabulary 'Diskrepanz'.
In einem größeren historischen Kontext betrachtet, ergibt das Sinn.
Viewed in a larger historical context, that makes sense.
Academic phrasing.
Das Streben nach etwas Größerem treibt ihn an.
The pursuit of something greater drives him.
Substantivized adjective in the dative.
Es gibt kaum ein größeres Hindernis für den Fortschritt.
There is hardly a greater obstacle to progress.
Sophisticated negative comparison.
Die Resonanz war weitaus größer als ursprünglich angenommen.
The response was far greater than originally assumed.
Formal 'weitaus' as intensifier.
Wir müssen die größeren Zusammenhänge verstehen.
We must understand the larger connections.
Plural attributive use.
Sein Einfluss war größer, als seine Zeitgenossen ahnten.
His influence was greater than his contemporaries suspected.
Literary/Historical context.
Eine größere Transparenz ist in diesem Prozess unabdingbar.
Greater transparency is indispensable in this process.
Formal political/business language.
Die ontologische Frage nach dem Größeren beschäftigt die Philosophie seit jeher.
The ontological question of the 'greater' has occupied philosophy since time immemorial.
Highly academic/philosophical use.
Es existiert keine größere Wahrheit als die der Natur.
No greater truth exists than that of nature.
Poetic/Philosophical comparison.
Die Komplexität des Systems ist um ein Vielfaches größer als vermutet.
The complexity of the system is many times greater than suspected.
Technical 'um ein Vielfaches' construction.
Man darf den Teil nicht für das größere Ganze halten.
One must not mistake the part for the greater whole.
Idiomatic/Philosophical 'das größere Ganze'.
Die Divergenz der Meinungen könnte kaum größer sein.
The divergence of opinions could hardly be greater.
Advanced abstract vocabulary.
In der Unendlichkeit des Raums schrumpft alles zu einer größeren Bedeutungslosigkeit.
In the infinity of space, everything shrinks to a greater insignificance.
Paradoxical/Literary use.
Die Architektur strebt nach einer immer größeren Monumentalität.
Architecture strives for an ever greater monumentality.
Art history/Architectural context.
Die größere der beiden Übel zu wählen, ist oft die einzige Option.
Choosing the greater of the two evils is often the only option.
Idiomatic 'das größere Übel' (usually 'das kleinere Übel', but here inverted for effect).
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
— It can't get any bigger. Often used to describe a maximum limit.
Dieses Stadion ist das Maximum, größer geht's nicht.
— To live beyond one's means or in luxury. (Uses 'groß', but related).
Seit er im Lotto gewonnen hat, lebt er auf großem Fuß.
— Bigger than expected. Used when reality exceeds anticipation.
Der Erfolg war größer als erwartet.
— On a larger scale. Used for business or events.
Wir planen die Feier in größerem Stil.
— A bigger picture/whole. Used in philosophical contexts.
Wir sind alle Teil eines größeren Ganzen.
— Bigger than ever. Used for records or trends.
Die Begeisterung ist größer denn je.
— Bigger and stronger. Often used for growth or development.
Er kam größer und stärker aus dem Urlaub zurück.
— One size too big. (Note: usually 'eine Nummer zu groß').
Die Jacke ist mir eine Nummer zu groß.
— Nothing bigger/greater. Used to emphasize uniqueness.
Es gibt nichts Größeres als die Liebe.
— In all probability (more formal: mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit).
Größerer Wahrscheinlichkeit nach wird es regnen.
Frequentemente confundido com
This is the masculine nominative form of 'groß' (e.g., ein großer Mann). It lacks the umlaut and is NOT comparative.
Means 'higher'. Use this for altitude or levels, while 'größer' is for size/height of objects/people.
Means 'older'. Don't use 'größer' to compare ages unless you mean 'big brother'.
Expressões idiomáticas
— To boast or pretend to be more important than one actually is.
Er versucht immer, sich größer zu machen, als er ist.
informal— To choose the lesser of two evils. (Related to the concept of 'größer').
Beide Optionen sind schlecht, aber wir wählen das kleinere Übel.
neutral— To get the lion's share or the larger portion.
Er hat den größeren Teil des Erbes abbekommen.
neutral— To make it big or become famous.
Sie will als Sängerin ganz groß rauskommen.
informal— To prioritize something (metaphorical).
Wir müssen Umweltschutz größer schreiben.
informal— To act like the boss or the superior person.
Er markiert hier immer den Größeren.
informal— No major disaster (understatement).
Es ist kein größeres Unglück passiert.
neutral— Extremely large (humorous exaggeration).
Das Schnitzel war größer, als die Polizei erlaubt.
informalFácil de confundir
Base form.
Groß is 'big', größer is 'bigger'.
Das Haus ist groß, aber mein Haus ist größer.
Superlative form.
Am größten is 'the biggest'.
Dieses Haus ist am größten.
Similar root.
Großartig means 'great' or 'wonderful', not 'larger'.
Das war eine großartige Idee.
Spatial dimension.
Breiter means 'wider', focusing on horizontal width.
Die Straße ist hier breiter.
Spatial dimension.
Länger means 'longer', focusing on length or time.
Der Film ist länger als zwei Stunden.
Padrões de frases
[Subject] ist größer als [Object].
Der Hund ist größer als die Katze.
Ich möchte ein [Adjective ending] größeres [Noun].
Ich möchte ein größeres Eis.
Die [Noun] wird immer größer.
Die Stadt wird immer größer.
Es gibt kein größeres [Noun] als [Noun].
Es gibt kein größeres Glück als Gesundheit.
Je größer [Subject], desto [Comparative].
Je größer das Haus, desto teurer die Miete.
Trotz der größeren [Noun]...
Trotz der größeren Probleme machen wir weiter.
In einem größeren [Noun] betrachtet...
In einem größeren Zusammenhang betrachtet...
Um ein Vielfaches größer sein.
Die Entfernung ist um ein Vielfaches größer.
Família de palavras
Substantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Relacionado
Como usar
Very high; ranked in the top 500 most common German words.
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Er ist größer wie ich.
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Er ist größer als ich.
In Standard German, 'als' is used for comparisons of inequality. 'Wie' is for equality (so groß wie).
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Ich habe ein grosser Haus.
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Ich habe ein größeres Haus.
Missing the umlaut and the correct neuter accusative adjective ending.
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Das ist mehr größer.
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Das ist größer.
Double comparison. The '-er' ending already means 'more'.
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Mein Bruder ist älter und größer.
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Depends on context.
Using 'größer' for age. Use 'älter' for age and 'größer' for physical height.
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Die Berg ist größer.
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Der Berg ist höher.
While 'größer' works, 'höher' is more precise for the altitude of mountains.
Dicas
The 'Als' Rule
Always pair 'größer' with 'als'. Think of the 'a' in 'als' and 'a' in 'than' to help you remember.
Round those lips
To get the 'ö' right, make your mouth into an 'o' shape but try to say 'ay'. It takes practice!
Shopping Trick
When shopping, just say 'Eine Nummer größer, bitte' to get the next size up. It works for shoes and clothes.
Umlaut Check
If you can't type 'ö', use 'oe' (groesser). It's the standard alternative in German.
People Height
Remember: 'größer' = taller. Don't look for a word like 'taller' in German; 'größer' is the one.
Adjective Endings
Comparative adjectives like 'größer' follow the same declension rules as normal adjectives. Don't let the '-er' confuse you!
Avoid Repetition
In long texts, swap 'größer' with 'riesig' or 'umfangreich' to keep your writing interesting.
Listen for 'Immer'
When you hear 'immer größer', it means something is growing or expanding continuously.
City Comparisons
Germans love comparing their cities. Practice by saying 'Berlin ist größer als meine Heimatstadt'.
The 'ER' Suffix
Just like 'bigg-ER', German uses '-ER'. It's one of the few times German and English grammar match perfectly!
Memorize
Mnemônico
Think of a 'Grower'. Someone who is a 'Grower' becomes 'Größer' (bigger). The 'ö' looks like two eyes wide open in surprise at how big something is.
Associação visual
Imagine a small balloon next to a much 'Größer' balloon. The 'ö' in the word looks like the round shape of the larger balloon.
Word Web
Desafio
Try to find five things in your room and compare them using 'größer als'. For example: 'Mein Laptop ist größer als mein Handy.'
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Middle High German 'grōzer', which is the comparative of 'grōz'. It shares roots with the Old High German 'grōz' and the Old Saxon 'grōt'.
Significado original: The original meaning in Germanic languages was 'coarse' or 'thick', referring to grains or textures, before evolving to mean 'large' in overall size.
Germanic / Indo-European.Contexto cultural
Be careful when using 'größer' to describe people's weight; 'dick' or 'stärker' might be used, but 'größer' usually refers to height or general frame.
English speakers often confuse 'bigger' and 'taller'. In German, 'größer' covers both, which can be a simplification once you get used to it.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
Shopping
- Haben Sie das eine Nummer größer?
- Das ist mir zu groß.
- Gibt es ein größeres Modell?
- Ich brauche eine größere Größe.
Family
- Wer ist größer?
- Du bist so groß geworden!
- Mein großer Bruder.
- Die Kinder werden immer größer.
Real Estate
- Die Wohnung ist größer als die alte.
- Wir brauchen ein größeres Zimmer.
- Der Garten könnte größer sein.
- Ein größeres Haus ist teurer.
Business
- Ein größeres Budget.
- Der Markt wird größer.
- Ein größeres Risiko eingehen.
- In größerem Maßstab.
Geography
- Welches Land ist größer?
- Ein größerer Fluss.
- Die größere Stadt.
- In einem größeren Gebiet.
Iniciadores de conversa
"Ist dein neues Handy größer als dein altes?"
"Wer ist in deiner Familie am größten?"
"Glaubst du, dass die Probleme in der Welt immer größer werden?"
"Hättest du gerne ein größeres Haus oder reicht dir eine kleine Wohnung?"
"Welche Stadt findest du schöner: eine größere oder eine kleinere?"
Temas para diário
Beschreibe einen Moment, in dem du dich größer gefühlt hast, als du eigentlich bist.
Was ist eine größere Herausforderung, die du dieses Jahr gemeistert hast?
Vergleiche deine Heimatstadt mit der Stadt, in der du jetzt lebst. Welche ist größer?
Wenn du ein größeres Budget für deine Hobbys hättest, was würdest du kaufen?
Warum wollen viele Menschen immer ein größeres Auto oder ein größeres Haus?
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasUse 'größer' when you are comparing two things. If you just want to say something is big without a comparison, use 'groß'. Example: 'Der Baum ist groß' vs. 'Dieser Baum ist größer als jener'.
Yes, in German, if you say 'Er ist größer als ich', it almost always refers to height. If you want to say someone is 'bigger' in terms of weight, you might use 'kräftiger' or 'schwerer'.
In Standard German, it is always 'größer als'. Using 'wie' for comparisons of inequality is considered a common dialectal error and should be avoided in learning.
In the nominative and accusative, it becomes 'größere'. Example: 'eine größere Tasche'. In the dative, it becomes 'einer größeren Tasche'.
Absolutely. You can have 'größere Sorgen' (bigger worries), 'größere Erfolge' (bigger successes), or 'größere Bedeutung' (bigger significance).
'Höher' refers to height from a base (like a mountain or a price), while 'größer' refers to the overall size or the height of a person/object. A building can be both 'höher' and 'größer' than another.
Yes. The umlaut 'ö' is what makes the word comparative. 'Grosser' (without umlaut) is either a misspelling or a specific declension of the base word 'groß' (masculine nominative).
Use 'viel größer'. You can also use 'wesentlich größer' or 'bedeutend größer' for more emphasis or formal tone.
The direct opposite is 'kleiner' (smaller/shorter). For abstract amounts, 'geringer' (lesser) is also an option.
Only in the context of 'big brother/sister' (mein großer Bruder). For comparing ages, you must use 'älter' (e.g., 'Er ist älter als ich').
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Write a sentence comparing the size of two cities.
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Write a sentence asking for a larger size of a shirt.
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Compare your height with a friend's height.
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Describe a house using 'größeres'.
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Use 'immer größer' in a sentence about a problem.
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Write a sentence using 'größer als erwartet'.
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Compare two animals.
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Use 'größeren' in the dative case.
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Write a sentence using 'je größer..., desto...'.
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Describe a 'größere Herausforderung'.
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Compare two cars.
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Use 'größere Auswahl' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about a 'größeres Budget'.
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Compare the size of two rooms.
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Use 'größer' to describe a person's importance.
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Write a sentence using 'viel größer'.
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Describe a 'größere Stadt'.
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Compare two books.
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Use 'kein größeres' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about 'größerer Wahrscheinlichkeit'.
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Say: 'My car is bigger than yours.'
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Say: 'Are you taller than your sister?'
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Say: 'I need a larger size, please.'
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Say: 'The problem is getting bigger.'
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Say: 'Berlin is the largest city in Germany.' (Use superlative for comparison)
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Say: 'A larger table would be better.'
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Say: 'He is much taller than me.'
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Say: 'The difference is not that big.'
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Say: 'We need more space.' (Use 'größer')
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Say: 'Is the new house bigger?'
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Say: 'I want a bigger piece of cake.'
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Say: 'The world is bigger than you think.'
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Say: 'She is the taller of the two.'
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Say: 'We are planning a larger event.'
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Say: 'The impact was greater than expected.'
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Say: 'I have a bigger family.'
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Say: 'The sun is much bigger than the moon.'
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Say: 'Do you have a larger bag?'
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Say: 'It can't get any bigger.'
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Say: 'The gap is getting wider/bigger.'
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Identify the word: 'Mein Haus ist GRÖSSER als deins.'
Which size is requested? 'Eine Nummer GRÖSSER, bitte.'
What is happening? 'Die Stadt wird IMMER GRÖSSER.'
What is the comparison? 'Er ist VIEL GRÖSSER als ich.'
What is needed? 'Wir brauchen ein GRÖSSERES Auto.'
What is described? 'Ein GRÖSSERER Garten.'
What is the context? 'Die NACHFRAGE wird GRÖSSER.'
What is the result? 'Der ERFOLG war GRÖSSER als gedacht.'
What is the choice? 'Das GRÖSSERE Übel.'
What is the scale? 'In GRÖSSEREM Stil.'
Identify the ending: 'Eine GRÖSSERE Wohnung.'
Identify the ending: 'Ein GRÖSSERES Problem.'
Identify the ending: 'Einen GRÖSSEREN Tisch.'
Identify the ending: 'Mit GRÖSSERER Freude.'
Identify the word: 'Es gibt nichts GRÖSSERES.'
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Summary
Größer is the essential German word for 'bigger' or 'taller'. Use it with 'als' for comparisons (e.g., 'A ist größer als B') and remember to add adjective endings when it precedes a noun (e.g., 'ein größerer Hund').
- Größer is the comparative form of 'groß', meaning 'bigger', 'larger', or 'taller' in English.
- It is almost always used with 'als' when making a direct comparison between two specific entities.
- The word requires an umlaut (ö), which distinguishes it from the base form 'groß' and the superlative 'größt'.
- When used before a noun, it must be declined with the appropriate adjective endings (e.g., ein größeres Haus).
The 'Als' Rule
Always pair 'größer' with 'als'. Think of the 'a' in 'als' and 'a' in 'than' to help you remember.
Round those lips
To get the 'ö' right, make your mouth into an 'o' shape but try to say 'ay'. It takes practice!
Shopping Trick
When shopping, just say 'Eine Nummer größer, bitte' to get the next size up. It works for shoes and clothes.
Umlaut Check
If you can't type 'ö', use 'oe' (groesser). It's the standard alternative in German.
Exemplo
Mein Haus ist größer als deins.
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