sheer in German
sheer in German is durchsichtig, hauchdünn, transparent — sheer means thin enough to see through.
sheer in German
durchsichtig
(textiles) Very thin or transparent.
hauchdünn
(textiles) Very thin or transparent.
transparent
(textiles) Very thin or transparent.
bloß
Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
pur
Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
rein
Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
schier
Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
steil
Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
senkrecht
Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
vertikal
Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
What does "sheer" mean?
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adjective Thin enough to see through.
"The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them."
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adjective Complete or absolute, used for emphasis.
"He burst into tears out of sheer relief when the exam ended."
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adjective Very steep, almost straight up and down.
"The road ran beside a sheer drop down to the sea."
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sheer in a sentence
- The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them.
- She bought sheer tights to wear with her black dress.
- He burst into tears out of sheer relief when the exam ended.
- It was sheer luck that we found a parking space.
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What is "sheer" in German?
"sheer" in German is durchsichtig, hauchdünn, transparent. sheer means: Thin enough to see through.
How do you use "sheer" in a sentence?
Example: "The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them." In German, "sheer" is durchsichtig, hauchdünn, transparent.
Are there other ways to say "sheer" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "sheer": durchsichtig, hauchdünn, transparent, bloß, pur, rein.
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