schier
almost
Dieses Wort beschreibt etwas, das fast oder beinahe so ist, wie es genannt wird.
The German word "schier" is an adverb meaning "almost," "nearly," or "virtually." It is used to express something that comes close to a certain degree or condition but might not fully reach it.
Similar words:
- beinahe (almost)
- fast (almost)
- nahezu (nearly)
Difference:
While "beinahe," "fast," and "nahezu" emphasize a quantitative closeness or approximation, "schier" often carries a more poetic or intensified flavor, suggesting something seems almost boundless or absolute in a figurative way. It is less common in everyday speech and more frequent in literary or formal contexts.
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Examples
Nach den langen Stunden fühlte ich mich schier erschöpft.adverb
After the long hours I felt almost exhausted.
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