ADVERB

sehr/zeːɐ̯/very; much; greatly

sehr is a German adverb that means very, much, or greatly. It is pronounced /zeːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.to a high degree; very(intensifier)

a.to intensify adjectives

Das Wetter ist heute sehr schön.The weather is very nice today.

b.to intensify adverbs

Er spricht sehr schnell.He speaks very quickly.

2.used to strongly emphasize the extent of something(emphasizer)

a.to strengthen 'much' or 'a lot'

Ich habe mich sehr gefreut.I was very happy.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sehr" mean in English?
"sehr" means very, much, or greatly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "sehr"?
"sehr" is pronounced /zeːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "sehr"?
"sehr" is a adverb in German.

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