No. 2,059 in German
schwere
"Schwere" means "heaviness" or "difficulty" in English.
In a sentence
Die schwere Tasche ist schwer zu tragen.
The heavy bag is hard to carry.
Here, 'schwere' describes the bag as heavy, indicating physical weight.
Er hat eine schwere Entscheidung getroffen.
He made a difficult decision.
In this sentence, 'schwere' refers to the complexity or gravity of the decision.
Das schwere Unwetter hat viel Schaden angerichtet.
The severe storm caused significant damage.
Here, 'schwere' qualifies the storm, emphasizing its intensity or severity.
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