adjective
whole, entire, completely
A2
'ganz' means whole or entire (as adjective) and completely (as adverb). Before nouns it denotes entirety (das ganze Haus), as adverb it intensifies adjectives (ganz schön). Gradable: comparative varies (ganzer / ganz(er)); colloquial superlatives exist. Not reflexive; usage differs by position and context.
Examples
Das ganze Dorf feierte das Fest.
The entire village celebrated the festival.
Der Plan war ganz klar, obwohl einige Details später geändert wurden.
The plan was completely clear, although some details were changed later.
Er ist ganz zufrieden mit dem Ergebnis.
He is completely satisfied with the result.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a pie with no slices missing — it's 'ganz' (whole).
Sounds a little like English 'guns' — picture the whole thing (ganz) intact.
Notes
As an adjective it can mean 'whole' or 'entire'; used adverbially it often means 'completely'.