gar
Meaning and Usage
"Gar" is an adverb in German that means "fully" or "completely". It is often used to emphasize the completeness of an action or state of being.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "gar" does not have a clear etymology but it is related to Old High German and Middle High German words. It stands alone as an adverb and does not have affixes.
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "gar" can be translated to the English adverbs "fully" or "completely" in certain contexts.
Example Sentences
- Ich bin gar nicht müde. (I am not tired at all.)
- Das ist gar nicht wahr! (That is not true at all.)
Memory Tips
Think of "gar" as meaning "all the way" or "fully" to remember its emphasis on completeness.
Additional Vocabulary
- vollständig (fully)
- komplett (complete)
- gänzlich (entirely)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
As an adverb, "gar" does not have gender or a plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
As an adverb, "gar" does not have a conjugation.