great

Homophones

• grate

Adjective

Positive great

Comparative greater

Superlative greatest

1. A great object or event is very big and large in scale. <> abu babba, mai nauyi, mai muhimmanci.

   A great storm is approaching our shores.

2. A great person or object is very good. <> mutum na gari.

   Dinner was great.

3. Something that is great is very important. <> mai muhimmanci, mai daraja.
4. Great is used to describe an important leader.

   Alexander the Great

Interjection

Interjection great

1. It is said to show happiness about something. <> Da kyau!

   I got the job? Great!

   Great, you can come with us on the trip.

2. It can also be said to show disappointment. <> Kash! To fa!

   I didn't get the job? Great.

   Oh great, the store is closed.