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Schwer Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schwer" is mainly used as adjective meaning "heavy", "difficult" or "hard". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "schwer"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "schwer" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Having a lot of weight"
"Schwer", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That has a lot of weight or is of great mass."
- Translation(s): heavy
- Synonym(s): massiv, gewichtig
- Antonym(s): leicht
- Related word(s): leicht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Koffer ist sehr schwer.
- Dieses Buch ist ziemlich schwer.
- Der Stein war zu schwer zum Heben.
2.) "Difficult to do or understand"
"Schwer", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That is difficult to do or understand."
- Translation(s): difficult, hard
- Synonym(s): schwierig, kompliziert
- Antonym(s): leicht
- Related word(s): einfach
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Rätsel ist wirklich schwer.
- Diese Aufgabe ist sehr schwer.
- Die Prüfung war schwer.
3.) "A grave or serious situation"
"Schwer", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That is grave or serious in terms of a situation or condition."
- Translation(s): serious, severe, grave
- Synonym(s): Ernst, Bedenklich
- Antonym(s): Leicht
- Related word(s): Leicht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat eine schwere Krankheit.
- Das ist ein schweres Verbrechen.
- Die Folgen des Unfalls sind schwer.
4.) "Significant emotional burden"
"Schwer", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Referring to a significant emotional or mental burden."
- Translation(s): heavy, difficult
- Synonym(s): belastend, drückend
- Related word(s): leicht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es war ein schwerer Verlust für die Familie.
- Die Nachricht war schwer zu verkraften.
- Er trägt eine schwere Last auf seinen Schultern.
5.) "Intensely or to a great extent"
"Schwer", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In an intense manner or to a great extent."
- Translation(s): heavily, intensely
- Synonym(s): stark, intensiv
- Antonym(s): leicht
- Related word(s): leicht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er atmete schwer nach dem Lauf.
- Sie arbeitet schwer, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
- Er ist schwer verletzt.
6.) "Something thick or dense"
"Schwer", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Referring to something thick or dense, as in food or air."
- Translation(s): dense, thick, heavy (food)
- Synonym(s): Dicht, Kompakt
- Antonym(s): Dünn
- Related word(s): Leicht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Suppe ist sehr schwer.
- Die Luft war schwer und feucht.
- Der Nebel war schwer und undurchdringlich.