grusom
Danish
Etymology
From gru (“horror”) + -som (“-some”). Compare English gruesome, German grausam and Dutch gruwzaam.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡruːsɔm/, [ˈɡ̊ʁuːˌsʌmˀ]
Adjective
grusom
- cruel
- awful, terrible
Inflection
Inflection of grusom | |||
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Positive | Comparative | Superlative | |
Common singular | grusom | grusommere | grusomst2 |
Neuter singular | grusomt | grusommere | grusomst2 |
Plural | grusomme | grusommere | grusomst2 |
Definite attributive1 | grusomme | grusommere | grusomste |
1) When an adjective is applied predicatively to something definite, the corresponding "indefinite" form is used. 2) The "indefinite" superlatives may not be used attributively. |
Derived terms
- grusomhed ("cruelty")