ganz /ɡˈants/ · adjective · CEFR B2. German translation of "entire".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German)

Source term
entire
Translation
ganz
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adjective
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

This adjective is shown in its dictionary form.

Dictionary form ganz
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
ganz + noun / It is ganz
Examples
Sie las den ganzen Roman an einem regnerischen Wochenende.
Tip
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Example Sentences

Sie las den ganzen Roman an einem regnerischen Wochenende.

English: She read the entire novel during one rainy weekend.

B2 · States And Conditions

Die ganze Stadt war für das Frühlingsmusikfestival geschmückt.

English: The entire town was decorated for the spring music festival.

B2 · States And Conditions

Er gab sein ganzes Erspartes für ein kleines altes Segelboot aus.

English: He spent his entire savings on a small old sailboat.

B2 · States And Conditions

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