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relativ

relatively

adjective re-la-TEEF Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'relativus', relating

Also means

relative

Usage Note

relativ is used as an adverb far more than as a true adjective, meaning 'relatively/fairly': relativ schnell ('fairly fast'). Note the final -v is pronounced like an English 'f'.

Examples

"Es ist relativ einfach."

Natural Translation

It's relatively easy.

Literal Translation

It is relatively easy.

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