German - English (British) translations for "sehr"
"sehr" German translation
Translation
very
Definition
Sehr is a German adverb that means 'very' in English. It is used to intensify the meaning of an adjective or adverb and express a high degree of something.
Part of speech
adverb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: very, extremely
Das Essen war sehr lecker.
The food was very tasty.
Meaning: much, a lot
Ich habe sehr viel Arbeit zu erledigen.
I have a lot of work to do.
Meaning: indeed, really
Ich bin sehr müde.
I am really tired.
Meaning: truly, genuinely
Er ist ein sehr guter Mensch.
He is a truly good person.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ich bin sehr müde.
A1: I am very tired.
A1: Das Essen ist sehr lecker.
A1: The food is very delicious.
A1: Sie ist sehr nett zu mir.
A1: She is very nice to me.
B1: Ich habe mich sehr über das Geschenk gefreut.
B1: I was very happy about the gift.
B1: Er hat sich sehr bemüht, aber es hat nicht geklappt.
B1: He tried very hard, but it didn't work out.
B1: Wir werden uns sehr freuen, wenn du kommst.
B1: We will be very happy if you come.
C1: Die Veranstaltung war sehr gut besucht.
C1: The event was very well attended.
C1: Es ist sehr wichtig, dass wir uns an die Regeln halten.
C1: It is very important that we follow the rules.
C1: Der Film hat mich sehr berührt und nachdenklich gemacht.
C1: The movie touched me deeply and made me thoughtful.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word sehr is commonly used in spoken and written German language. It is one of the most frequently used adverbs in the language and can be found in various contexts. For instance, it can be used to describe emotions, physical sensations, opinions, and many other things.
In German grammar, sehr is considered as a degree adverb that modifies the intensity of an adjective or adverb. It usually comes before the word it modifies and does not change its form. For example, 'sehr gut' means 'very good', while 'sehr schnell' means 'very fast'.
It is important to note that sehr is not the only way to express intensity in German language. Other degree adverbs such as extrem, unglaublich, wahnsinnig, etc., can also be used depending on the context and the speaker's preference.