platt

platter · am plattesten
Based on: *pelə-, *pla-
Adjective
  1. flat
  2. k.o., exhausted
  3. flat, without air
1.

flat

(There's a notion that something is actually not supposed to be flat, but was flattened)
2.

k.o., exhausted

3.

flat, without air

(For tires.)

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

platt has 3 distinct meanings: 1. flat , 2. k.o., exhausted, 3. flat, without air .

What is the comparative and superlative of 'platt'?

comparative: platter / superlative: am plattesten

What is 'platt' related to?

The word 'platt' is related to *pelə-, *pla-.

Where can I learn more about 'platt'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.