Schwer
Example: Die Kiste ist schwer und kann ich nicht heben.
Definition
"Schwer" describes something that has great weight or mass, making it difficult to lift or move. It can also refer to something that is challenging or demanding in effort or difficulty.
Etymology
The German word "schwer" comes from Old High German "swer", related to the Proto-Germanic *swairaz, meaning heavy or difficult. Did you know? Its roots are shared with English words like "swear" in the sense of burden or weight.
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"Schwer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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