bärenstark
German
editPronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈbɛːʁənʃtaɐ̯k/ (standard; used naturally in western Germany and Switzerland)
- IPA(key): /ˈbeːʁənʃtaɐ̯k/ (overall more common; particularly northern and eastern regions)
Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: bä‧ren‧stark
Adjective
editbärenstark (strong nominative masculine singular bärenstarker, not comparable)
- strapping, strong as an ox, strong as a bear
- Er war ein Hüne von einem Mann und bärenstark.
- He was a great hulk of a man and strong as an ox.
- (informal) terrific
- ein bärenstarkes Buch
- a terrific book
Declension
editPositive forms of bärenstark (uncomparable)
Further reading
edit- “bärenstark” in Duden online