pure
Translation
pure, sheer, mere
Examples
Das ist pures Gold.
This is pure gold.
Es war der pure Zufall.
It was pure chance.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun This is pures Gold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rein, unverfälscht, echt; Antonyms: unrein, gemischt, verfälscht
Etymology
From Latin 'purus' (clean, pure), same root as English 'pure'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'pure', making it very easy to remember. Think of 'pure gold' or 'pure coincidence'.