colossal

kəˈlɒsəl
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Translation of colossal into German

Adjective

1.

physical scale

extremely large or great
  • The colossal statue dominated the city skyline..Die kolossale Statue dominierte die Skyline der Stadt
2.

strong praise

amazingly spectacular or extraordinary
  • The event was a colossal success.Die Veranstaltung war ein kolossaler Erfolg.
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Expressions with colossal: examples in English and translations in German

kolossaler Tintenfisch
riesiger Tintenfisch
The colossal squid is known for its massive size and elusive nature..

Synonyms and analogies of colossal in English

Examples of colossal in a sentence

  • Her colossal effort earned her a standing ovation.
  • The building was of colossal proportions.
  • His colossal mistake cost the company millions.

Translations of "colossal" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
kolossaladj.

Equally rapid and colossal has been the progress of the proletariat.

Ebenso reißend und kolossal sind die Fortschritte des Proletariats gewesen.

kolossaleadj.

Sa'gya monastery has a colossal collection of highly valuable art pieces.

Das Kloster Sa'gya verfügt über eine kolossale Sammlung an wertvollen Kunstwerken.

riesigadj.

Its historical, cultural and architectural heritage is colossal.

Ihr historisches, kulturelles und architektonisches Erbe ist riesig.

riesigeadj.

There are play houses and a colossal bouncer for the little ones.

Für die Kleinen gibt es Spielhäuschen und eine riesige Hüpfburg.

gewaltigadj.

Yoda's small size belies his colossal power.

Yodas geringe Größe täuscht, denn seine Macht ist gewaltig.

gigantischadj.

You've opened up time windows, that takes colossal energy.

Ihr habt die Zeitfenster geöffnet, das kostet gigantisch Energie.

enormadj.

These are international challenges of colossal complexity and magnitude.

Es geht um enorm vielschichtige und gigantische Herausforderungen, die sich international stellen.

gewaltigeadj.

We see colossal massifs, dangerous abysses and precipices, idyllic mountain pastures.

Wir sehen gewaltige Bergmassive, gefahrvolle Abgründe und Schluchten und idyllische...

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colossal: Examples and translations in context

It was a squid of colossal dimensions, fully eight meters long.

Es war ein Kalmar von kolossaler Größe, acht Meter lang.

But none of that is as colossal a mistake as you hiding here.

Aber nichts davon ist so ein kolossaler Fehler wie Ihr Versteck.

A colossal mural of the maestro is reflected in the glass.

Ein kolossales Wandbild des Meisters selbst spiegelt sich im Glas wider.

We set them up, and it's a colossal failure.

Wir richteten sie ein, und es war ein kolossaler Reinfall.

It is as if we ware in a colossal fitness center.

Es ist, als wären wir in einem kolossalem Fitnessstudio.

A numerically insignificant people gave their colossal oppressor a terribly bloody nose.

Ein zahlenmäßig unbedeutendes Volk verpaßte seinem kolossalen Tyrannen eine blutige Nase.

Thick, well-groomed hair has a colossal significance in this aspect.

Dickes, gepflegtes Haar hat in diesem Aspekt eine kolossale Bedeutung.

That is a colossal lie, and you should not believe it.

Das ist eine kolossale Lüge, und Sie sollten es nicht glauben.

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