In German
krass
Meaning: intense, crazy, extreme (can be good or bad)
Formal or informal? Casual slang, extremely common across age groups, used to express strong reaction — positive or negative. Context and tone tell you which. Fine in casual conversation; avoid in formal writing.
Example sentences
Dasistjakrass!
That's crazy!
Krass,wieschnellerist.
Wow, how fast he is.
DaswareinkrasserFilm.
That was an intense movie.
Common mistake
Don't assume “krass” is always positive or always negative — it works both ways, so context and tone decide the meaning.
Quick check
Which slang word expresses something intense or extreme, good or bad?
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Is “krass” always positive?
No — it can express something impressively good or shockingly bad; tone and context decide.
Is “krass” used by all ages?
Yes, unlike more youth-specific slang, “krass” is widely used across German speakers of many ages.