ADJECTIVE
rein/ʁaɪ̯n/pure; clean; sheer
rein is a German adjective that means pure, clean, or sheer. It is pronounced /ʁaɪ̯n/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "reiner" and "reinsten".
Definitions
1.free from foreign elements or contaminants; pure(substance/quality)
a.not mixed with anything
Das Wasser aus dieser Quelle ist rein.—The water from this spring is pure.
2.very clean, free of dirt(cleanliness)
a.spotlessly clean
Die Fenster sind jetzt wieder rein.—The windows are clean again now.
3.nothing but; sheer; absolute (used to intensify)(intensifier, informal)
a.used to emphasize the extent or degree
Seine Freude war rein.—His joy was pure.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | rein |
|---|---|
| Comparative | reiner |
| Superlative | reinsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rein" mean in English?
- "rein" means pure, clean, or sheer. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "rein"?
- "rein" is pronounced /ʁaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "rein"?
- The comparative of "rein" is "reiner" and the superlative is "reinsten".
- What part of speech is "rein"?
- "rein" is a adjective in German.
