sober in German
sober in German is nüchtern, besonnen, ernst — sober means not drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.
sober in German
nüchtern
nüchtern
(figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
besonnen
(figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
ernst
(figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
gedeckt
(of color) Dull; not bright or colorful.
nüchtern
(of color) Dull; not bright or colorful.
ernüchtern
(often with, _, up) To make or become sober.
ausnüchtern
(often with, _, up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
What does "sober" mean?
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adj Not drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.
"He stayed sober all night so he could drive everyone home."
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adj Serious, calm, and level-headed; not overly emotional or reckless.
"The committee took a sober look at the risks before deciding."
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adj Plain or subdued in color or style.
"He wore a sober grey suit to the interview."
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verb To become or make clear-headed again, especially after drinking.
"A strong coffee and a walk helped him sober up."
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sober in a sentence
- He stayed sober all night so he could drive everyone home.
- She has been sober for three years now.
- The committee took a sober look at the risks before deciding.
- He wore a sober grey suit to the interview.
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What is "sober" in German?
"sober" in German is nüchtern, besonnen, ernst. sober means: Not drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs.
How do you use "sober" in a sentence?
Example: "He stayed sober all night so he could drive everyone home." In German, "sober" is nüchtern, besonnen, ernst.
Are there other ways to say "sober" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "sober": nüchtern, besonnen, ernst, gedeckt, ernüchtern, ausnüchtern.
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