ADVERB
gar/ɡaːɐ̯/at all; even; thoroughly
gar is a German adverb that means at all, even, or thoroughly. It is pronounced /ɡaːɐ̯/.
Definitions
1.at all; even; really (used for emphasis)(intensifier, emphasis)
a.emphasizes a negation/interrogative or strengthens a statement
Das ist gar nicht so schwer.—That is not difficult at all.
b.emphasizes a positive statement in certain contexts
Er war gar freundlich zu mir.—He was really friendly to me.
2.thoroughly cooked; done (used in set phrase 'gar sein/werden')(cooking)
a.something is fully cooked or done
Das Fleisch ist gar.—The meat is done.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gar" mean in English?
- "gar" means at all, even, or thoroughly. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "gar"?
- "gar" is pronounced /ɡaːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "gar"?
- "gar" is a adverb in German.
