ADJECTIVE
quer/kveːɐ̯/cross; across; transverse
quer is a German adjective that means cross, across, or transverse. It is pronounced /kveːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.placed or moving across something; not parallel but crosswise(direction/position)
a.in a direction that goes from one side to another, across the main axis
Der Baum lag quer auf der Straße.—The tree lay across the road.
2.in a contrary, resisting, or difficult way(manner)
a.acting contrary, awkwardly, or in opposition
Er stellte sich quer.—He opposed (it/refused to go along).
Frequently asked questions
- What does "quer" mean in English?
- "quer" means cross, across, or transverse. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "quer"?
- "quer" is pronounced /kveːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "quer"?
- "quer" is a adjective in German.
