すっごい
すっごい
i-adjective, adverb
really amazing, super
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | すっごい | すっごくない |
| Past | すっごかった | すっごくなかった |
| て form | すっごくて | すっごくなくて |
| Adverbial | すっごく | — |
| Conditional ば | すっごければ | すっごくなければ |
| Conditional たら | すっごかったら | すっごくなかったら |
1.
really amazing, incredible, super
An emphatic form of すごい, with the double consonant (っ) adding intensity. Used as both an adjective ('that's amazing') and an adverb ('really, super').
すっごい is an emphatic variant of すごい created by inserting a geminate consonant (っ). This intensification pattern is productive in casual Japanese.
Emphasis pattern
Japanese often intensifies adjectives by adding っ (geminate consonant):
This is a casual spoken pattern and not used in formal writing.
Adverbial use
Like すごい, すっごい is commonly used as an adverb modifying other adjectives or verbs, even though grammatically the adverbial form would be すっごく. In casual speech, the い-form is widely accepted as an adverb.
- すっごい楽しい: super fun
- すっごいおいしい: incredibly delicious
Register
Very casual. Common in excited speech among friends, especially among younger speakers. The emphasis conveys genuine enthusiasm.