Hart
Example: Der Boden ist im Winter oft hart gefroren.
Definition
"hart" is an adverb in German used to describe something done with great intensity or firmness. In the example phrase, it means the ground is frozen solid or very hard during winter, emphasizing the firmness or severity of the freezing.
Etymology
The German word "hart" comes from Old High German "hart", meaning hard or firm, which in turn derives from Proto-Germanic *harduz. Did you know? The English word "hard" shares this common ancestor, showing the close relationship between Germanic languages.
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"Hart" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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