ADJECTIVE
pur/puːɐ̯/pure; neat; plain
pur is a German adjective that means pure, neat, or plain. It is pronounced /puːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "purer" and "pursten".
Definitions
1.not mixed with anything; pure, unadulterated(describing something unmixed or without additives)
a.without anything else added; only in its original state
Sie trinkt ihren Kaffee pur, ohne Milch oder Zucker.—She drinks her coffee black, without milk or sugar.
2.nothing but; sheer; just(emphasizing essence)
a.used to emphasize an essential or sole character of something
Das war purer Stress.—That was pure stress.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | pur |
|---|---|
| Comparative | purer |
| Superlative | pursten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "pur" mean in English?
- "pur" means pure, neat, or plain. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "pur"?
- "pur" is pronounced /puːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "pur"?
- The comparative of "pur" is "purer" and the superlative is "pursten".
- What part of speech is "pur"?
- "pur" is a adjective in German.
