No. 160 in Dutch
zeer
"Sore" or "very."
In a sentence
Dit is een zeer interessante film.
This is a very interesting movie.
In this sentence, 'zeer' is used as an adverb meaning 'very' to intensify the adjective 'interessant' (interesting).
Hij heeft veel pijn; hij voelt zich zeer oncomfortabel.
He is in a lot of pain; he feels very uncomfortable.
Here, 'zeer' is used as an adverb meaning 'very,' emphasizing the level of discomfort experienced.
Ze had een open wond die veel zeer deed.
She had an open wound that hurt a lot.
In this instance, 'zeer' is used as a noun meaning 'pain,' referring to the sensation of hurt from the wound.
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