ADJECTIVE

quer/kveːɐ̯/cross; across; transverse

quer is a German adjective that means cross, across, or transverse. It is pronounced /kveːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.placed or moving across something; not parallel but crosswise(direction/position)

a.in a direction that goes from one side to another, across the main axis

Der Baum lag quer auf der Straße.The tree lay across the road.

2.in a contrary, resisting, or difficult way(manner)

a.acting contrary, awkwardly, or in opposition

Er stellte sich quer.He opposed (it/refused to go along).

Frequently asked questions

What does "quer" mean in English?
"quer" means cross, across, or transverse. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "quer"?
"quer" is pronounced /kveːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "quer"?
"quer" is a adjective in German.

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