gross
big / tall
Means both 'big' (size) and 'tall' (height). Comparative: größer, superlative: am größten (irregular Umlaut). 'Großstadt' = big city (100k+ people).
Example Sentences
Berlin ist eine große Stadt.
Berlin is a big city.
Wie groß bist du?
How tall are you?
Mein Bruder ist größer als ich.
My brother is taller than me.
Common Mistakes
Wrong comparative: 'grosser'
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