ADVERB

sehr/zeːɐ̯/very; much; highly

sehr is a German adverb that means very, much, or highly. It is pronounced /zeːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.used to strengthen an adjective, adverb, or verb(degree, intensity)

a.to a high degree; very

Das ist sehr interessant.—That is very interesting.

b.to a great extent; much

Ich habe mich sehr gefreut.—I was very pleased.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sehr" mean in English?
"sehr" means very, much, or highly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "sehr"?
"sehr" is pronounced /zeːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "sehr"?
"sehr" is a adverb in German.

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