knallhart

B2

badass / tough

English meaning
badass / tough
Vocabulary package
Courage & Bravery

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knallhart in a sentence

Mit knallharter Einstellung kämpfte er.

With a badass attitude, he fought.

Comparative and superlative

knallhart → knallharter → am knallhartesten

Word family

knallhart is built from der Knall (pop / bang / slam) and hart (hard). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where knallhart comes from

aus dem Wortstamm von knallen und hart zusammengesetzt

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Questions about knallhart

What is the comparative of knallhart?

knallhart → knallharter → am knallhartesten.

What does knallhart mean in English?

knallhart means "badass / tough". For example: "Mit knallharter Einstellung kämpfte er." — "With a badass attitude, he fought."

What level is knallhart in German?

knallhart is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the courage & bravery vocabulary.

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