すげー
すげー
i-adjective
amazing; awesome (casual)
1.
amazing; awesome; incredible
casual/slang pronunciation of すごい; expresses strong admiration, surprise, or emphasis; commonly used by young people and in informal contexts
すげー!
Awesome!
このゲーム、すげーおもしろい。
This game is super fun.
あいつ、すげー足速いよね。
That guy runs crazy fast, doesn't he?
CASUAL/SLANG:
すげー is a casual pronunciation of すごい, typically used in informal speech among friends, especially by younger speakers and males. The elongated vowel (ー) adds emphasis.
VARIATIONS:
- すげえ (written with え instead of ー)
- すっげー (extra emphasis)
REGISTER:
Very casual; avoid in formal situations or with superiors. Use すごい in standard/polite contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- すげー + adjective: すげーかっこいい (super cool)
- すげー + verb: すげーうまい (incredibly good at)
- Stand-alone exclamation: すげー! (Wow!)