schwer

heavy, difficult

English translations

  1. 01

    heavy

  2. 02

    difficult

  3. 03

    hard

  4. 04

    severe

Word details

German meaning
Ein hohes Gewicht habend oder schwierig.
English meaning
heavy, difficult
Synonym
mühsam, schwierig, kompliziert
German example
Der Koffer ist sehr schwer. Die Aufgabe ist schwer.
English example
The suitcase is very heavy. The task is difficult.
Comparative
schwererSuperlative: am schwersten

Example sentences with “schwer”

  1. Dieser Koffer ist sehr schwer. (This suitcase is very heavy.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'schwer' mean both heavy and difficult?

Yes, it is a very common double-meaning word in German.