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sheer in Swedish

sheer in Swedish is skir, ren och skär, rena rama — sheer means thin enough to see through.

sheer in Swedish

skir
adj
(textiles) Very thin or transparent.
ren och skär
adj
(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
rena rama
adj
(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.

What does "sheer" mean?

  1. adjective Thin enough to see through.
    "The curtains were so sheer that sunlight poured straight through them."
  2. adjective Complete or absolute, used for emphasis.
    "He burst into tears out of sheer relief when the exam ended."
  3. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "sheer" in Swedish?
"sheer" in Swedish is skir, ren och skär, rena rama. 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 Swedish, "sheer" is skir, ren och skär, rena rama.
Are there other ways to say "sheer" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "sheer": skir, ren och skär, rena rama.
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