schier
sheer, almost, downright
Definition
adverbMeanings
- 1.sheer
- 2.almost
- 3.downright
Grammar
Examples
Die schien schier .
The task seemed almost impossible.
Die war schier endlos.
The waiting time was downright endless.
Vor wäre er schier geplatzt.
He almost burst with joy.
Die an war schier unĂĽberschaubar.
The amount of work was sheer overwhelming.
Es war schier VerrĂĽcktwerden.
It was almost enough to drive you crazy.
Der war schier .
The noise was downright unbearable.
Sie war schier sprachlos .
She was almost speechless with amazement.
Die schien schier kein zu .
The route seemed to have almost no end.
Vor hätte ich schier gegessen.
Out of hunger I would have eaten almost anything.
Das war schier .
The happiness was downright perfect.