Meaning of the German Word "Schwer"

schwer
severe

Very serious, strict, or extreme.

Example Sentence

Der Patient hat einen schweren Fall der Grippe.

Other Meanings of This Word

Difficult to do or understand.

A1Adjective
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Having great weight; difficult to lift.

A1Adjective
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In a very serious, strict, or extreme way.

B2Adverb
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Definition: Very serious, strict, or extreme.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "schwer"?

B2

What grammatical category does "schwer" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "schwer" belong to?

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