No. 6,801 in Dutch
zware
"Zware" means "heavy" or "severe" in English.
In a sentence
Hij draagt een zware tas.
He carries a heavy bag.
In this sentence, 'zware' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'tas' (bag), indicating its weight.
Na een zware dag voelde hij zich uitgeput.
After a tough day, he felt exhausted.
Here, 'zware' is an adjective describing 'dag' (day), implying that the day was demanding or difficult.
De koude, zware lucht vulde de kamer.
The cold, heavy air filled the room.
In this instance, 'zware' modifies the noun 'lucht' (air), emphasizing the tangible or oppressive physical presence of the air.
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