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
| Positive | sauer |
|---|---|
| Comparative | saurer |
| Superlative | sauersten |
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.
