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How do you say "heavy" in German?
schwer
In German, "heavy" is schwer.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SHVAIR' (rhyme with 'hair'). One syllable.
Grammar notes
Schwer is an adjective meaning heavy or difficult. Comparative: schwerer, superlative: am schwersten.
Example sentence
Diese Tasche ist schwer.
This bag is heavy.
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How to remember schwer
Schwer starts with 'shw' which makes it sound heavy. Heavy things feel schwer to move.
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Questions about schwer
How do you say "heavy" in German?
In German, "heavy" is schwer. It is a noun.
How is schwer written in German?
schwer is written using the standard German script.
How is schwer used in a sentence?
Use schwer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Diese Tasche ist schwer. (This bag is heavy.).
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