dieSchwere/ˈʃveːʁə/gravity; heaviness; severity
Schwere is a German noun that means gravity, heaviness, or severity. It is pronounced /ˈʃveːʁə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.force that causes bodies to be pulled toward the center of the earth; gravity(physics/general)
a.the force of gravity or heaviness in a physical sense
Die Schwere der Erde hält uns am Boden.—The gravity of the earth keeps us on the ground.
2.the condition or quality of being heavy; heaviness(general/literal)
a.the physical property of having much weight
Die Schwere des Pakets erschwerte das Tragen.—The heaviness of the package made it difficult to carry.
3.the seriousness or severity of a situation or issue(figurative/abstract)
a.seriousness, severity
Die Schwere des Unfalls wurde erst später klar.—The severity of the accident became clear only later.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schwere | — |
| Genitive | der Schwere | — |
| Dative | der Schwere | — |
| Accusative | die Schwere | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schwere" mean in English?
- "Schwere" means gravity, heaviness, or severity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schwere"?
- "Schwere" is pronounced /ˈʃveːʁə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schwere" der, die, or das?
- "Schwere" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Schwere"?
- "Schwere" is a noun in German.
