ADJECTIVE

bar/baːɐ̯/cash; bare; pure

bar is a German adjective that means cash, bare, or pure. It is pronounced /baːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.paid in cash, not by card or transfer(payment, finance)

a.in cash (used with bezahlen, zahlen, etc.)

Möchten Sie bar oder mit Karte bezahlen?—Would you like to pay in cash or by card?

2.bare, naked, uncovered(general, physical description)

a.without covering, naked

Er ging barfuß durch den Garten.—He walked barefoot through the garden.

b.without anything additional, mere, pure

Das war die bare Wahrheit.—That was the plain truth.

Adjective Forms

Positivebar

Frequently asked questions

What does "bar" mean in English?
"bar" means cash, bare, or pure. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "bar"?
"bar" is pronounced /baːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "bar"?
"bar" is a adjective in German.

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