English–German

“pure” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/puːɐ̯/

Example

Das ist pures Wasser.

This is pure water.

Illustration for pur (pure)

How to say “pure” in German

“Pure” in German is pur.

A clear glass contains only the substance itself, with no additive or dilution; the same idea extends to an experience in an undiluted form.

Full entry for pur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pur

Das ist purer Unsinn.

That is pure nonsense.

Tips for using pur

  • As an attributive adjective, pur takes normal endings, as in pures Wasser, but predicative pur stays unchanged.

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