ADJECTIVE

sauer/ˈzaʊ̯ɐ/sour; angry; acidic

sauer is a German adjective that means sour, angry, or acidic. It is pronounced /ˈzaʊ̯ɐ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "saurer" and "sauersten".

Definitions

1.having an acidic, sharp taste(taste)

a.tasting sour, not sweet

Die Zitrone ist sehr sauer.The lemon is very sour.

2.being annoyed or angry(emotion)

a.feeling or showing displeasure, annoyed

Er ist sauer, weil ich zu spät gekommen bin.He is annoyed because I was late.

3.having a low pH; acidic(chemistry)

a.chemically acidic (of solutions, soil, etc.)

Der Boden ist hier ziemlich sauer.The soil here is quite acidic.

Adjective Forms

Positivesauer
Comparativesaurer
Superlativesauersten

Frequently asked questions

What does "sauer" mean in English?
"sauer" means sour, angry, or acidic. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "sauer"?
"sauer" is pronounced /ˈzaʊ̯ɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "sauer"?
The comparative of "sauer" is "saurer" and the superlative is "sauersten".
What part of speech is "sauer"?
"sauer" is a adjective in German.

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