German Word · Intermediate
Schwere
heaviness
Pronunciation: /ˈʃveːʁə/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "heaviness".
Example
Die katholische Kirche will ihre Missbrauchsopfer finanziell nicht durch eine pauschale Summe entschädigen, sondern individuell je nach Schwere des Falls.
The Catholic Church wants to financially compensate their abuse victims not with a lump sum, but individually according to the severity of the case.
Practice tips
- Practice Schwere out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.