Schwere
heaviness
The German word "Schwere" is a noun that means "heaviness" or "gravity". It is derived from the adjective "schwer," which means "heavy." "Schwere" can refer to both the physical weight of an object and metaphorically suggest difficulty, burden, or severity in a situation. Similar words in German include "Gewicht" (weight), "Belastung" (load or burden), and "Schwermut" (sadness or melancholic heaviness).
The difference lies in usage: "Gewicht" specifically refers to physical weight, while "Schwere" can denote abstract concepts. "Belastung" often emphasizes a burden or stress, and "Schwermut" pertains more to emotional weight.
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Examples
Die Schwere des Rucksacks machte ihr das Laufen schwer.noun
The heaviness of the backpack made walking difficult for her.
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