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schwer

тяжёлый

Meaning of schwer

von großem Gewicht; schwer zu heben

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DE[ʃvɛːɐ̯]
heavy
schwer - тяжёлый
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schwer belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

schwerheavy
dünnthin
leichtlight
harthard
weichsoft
winzigtiny
großtall

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kräftig
Usually means 'strong' or 'robust'; when related to weight, it suggests a sturdy, solid build rather than simply 'heavy'.
stark
Mainly means 'strong'; it only relates indirectly to heaviness, for example in phrases about strong pressure or a heavy load.
schwierig
Means 'difficult' and does not describe weight; it is only used in a figurative sense, not for physical heaviness.
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🇩🇪de

Usually means 'strong' or 'robust'; when related to weight, it suggests a sturdy, solid build rather than simply 'heavy'.

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🇩🇪de
stark

Mainly means 'strong'; it only relates indirectly to heaviness, for example in phrases about strong pressure or a heavy load.

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🇩🇪de

Means 'difficult' and does not describe weight; it is only used in a figurative sense, not for physical heaviness.

A1Very Often

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schwer Bedeutung: what does it mean?

von großem Gewicht; schwer zu heben

schwer Aussprache: how do you pronounce it?

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