schier

sheer, pure, absolute

English translations

  1. 01

    sheer

  2. 02

    sheer

Word details

German meaning
Fast, beinahe, rein.
English meaning
sheer, almost, nearly
Synonym
rein, bloß
German example
Es ist schier unmöglich, diese Aufgabe zu bewältigen.
English example
It is sheer impossible to accomplish this task.
Comparative
schiererSuperlative: am schiersten

Example sentences with “schier”

  1. Das ist schierer Wahnsinn. (That is sheer madness.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it used often?

Mostly for emphasis.