ADVERB
schier/ʃiːɐ̯/almost; nearly; virtually
schier is a German adverb that means almost, nearly, or virtually. It is pronounced /ʃiːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.almost; nearly; virtually(intensifying, adverbial)
a.used to emphasize the nearness or extent of something, usually before adjectives or adverbs
Das ist schier unmöglich.—That is almost impossible.
b.used to strengthen a quantitative expression
Die Arbeit hat schier kein Ende genommen.—The work seemed to have almost no end.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schier" mean in English?
- "schier" means almost, nearly, or virtually. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "schier"?
- "schier" is pronounced /ʃiːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "schier"?
- "schier" is a adverb in German.
