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heftig

violently

Meaning of heftig

Deutsch

mit großer Kraft, oft mit Zerstörung oder Schaden

English

with great force

violently

Pronunciation

German
[ˈhɛftɪç]

heftig with English translation

heftig usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Wind schlug heftig gegen die Fenster.

The wind beat violently against the windows.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Wellen schlugen heftig gegen das Boot.

The waves crashed violently against the boat.

heftig synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between heftig, wild, stürmisch, stark, and intensiv

🇩🇪German

Describes something untamed and forceful; often means rough, fierce, or stormy, especially for wind, sea, or movement.

B2very often
🇩🇪German

Mainly about storms, wind, sea; figuratively stormy, tempestuous.

B2very often
S
🇩🇪German
stark

A very general word meaning strong; it lacks the forceful or stormy nuance and is much less vivid than heftig.

B2very often
I
🇩🇪German
intensiv

About a high degree of intensity, without the idea of violence.

B2often

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heftig belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does heftig mean?

with great force

How do you pronounce heftig?

heftig is pronounced [ˈhɛftɪç].

How is heftig used in a sentence?

The wind beat violently against the windows. Translation: Der Wind schlug heftig gegen die Fenster.

Is heftig part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, heftig (violently) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is heftig part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, heftig (violently) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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