ADVERB

schier/ʃiːɐ̯/almost; nearly; virtually

schier is a German adverb that means almost, nearly, or virtually. It is pronounced /ʃiːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.almost; nearly; virtually(intensifying, adverbial)

a.used to emphasize the nearness or extent of something, usually before adjectives or adverbs

Das ist schier unmöglich.That is almost impossible.

b.used to strengthen a quantitative expression

Die Arbeit hat schier kein Ende genommen.The work seemed to have almost no end.

Frequently asked questions

What does "schier" mean in English?
"schier" means almost, nearly, or virtually. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "schier"?
"schier" is pronounced /ʃiːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "schier"?
"schier" is a adverb in German.

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