glatt

glatter · am glattesten
Based on: *ghel-
Goethe B1 Adjective #364 Adjective
  1. slippery
  2. flat, smooth
1.

slippery

Opposite: rau
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2.

flat, smooth

(For a surface, think a really nice wooden table.)
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The meanings of “eben” and “gerade”

"eben" and "gerade" are brothers in spirit. One is about "flat", the other about "straight" and Germans use both of them in the context of time. But why? And how?

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German ‘bald’ vs English ‘bald’ – False Friends Explained

English "bald" is about no hair, German "bald" means "soon". What could possibly be the connection there? Or is there one at all? Today, we'll find out.

Vocab: bald, kahl, glatt, die Glatze

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How many meanings does the German word 'glatt' have?

glatt has 2 distinct meanings: 1. slippery, 2. flat, smooth.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'glatt'?

comparative: glatter / superlative: am glattesten

What is 'glatt' related to?

The word 'glatt' is related to *ghel-.

Where can I learn more about 'glatt'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'glatt':

The meanings of “eben” and “gerade”
"eben" and "gerade" are brothers in spirit. One is about "flat", the other about "straight" and Germans use both of them in the context of time. But why? And how?
Read article

German ‘bald’ vs English ‘bald’ – False Friends Explained
English "bald" is about no hair, German "bald" means "soon". What could possibly be the connection there? Or is there one at all? Today, we'll find out.
Vocab: bald, kahl, glatt, die Glatze
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