Adjective
aggressiv
Pronunciation: /aɡʁɛˈsiːf/
aggressive
B2
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Meanings
Adjective
- aggressive
Example sentence
Der Hund wirkt aggressiv, ist aber völlig harmlos.
The dog seems aggressive, but he is completely harmless.
Usage
- aggressiv reagieren — React in a hostile or confrontational way.
- aggressiv / energisch — Aggression differs from simply acting forcefully or decisively.
Auf die harmlose Frage reagierte er überraschend aggressiv.
He reacted surprisingly aggressively to the harmless question.