No. 10,685 in German
riesen
"Riesen" means "giants" in English.
In a sentence
Das ist ein riesen Apfel.
That is a giant apple.
The word 'riesen' is used as an adjective emphasizing the size of the apple, denoting 'giant'.
Ich habe einen Riesen getroffen.
I encountered a giant.
The word 'Riesen' acts as a noun referring to a mythical or extraordinary being of large stature, 'giant'.
Diese Aufgabe ist eine riesen Herausforderung.
This task is a giant challenge.
The word 'riesen' is used as an adjective in an idiomatic structure, intensifying the challenge implied.
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