German · Adjectives
Groß
Big / Large / Tall
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of large size or height.
Example
Ich wohne in einer großen Stadt.
I live in a large city.
Etymology
The adjective 'Groß' traces back to the Old High German 'grōz', meaning 'large or great', indicating physical size or significant importance in its historical use.
How & Where It’s Used
'Groß' is commonly used in both spoken and written German across all registers, often in everyday conversations and formal descriptions.