pure
Translation
pure, sheer, mere
Examples
Das ist pures Gold.
This is pure gold.
Es war der pure Zufall.
It was sheer coincidence.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun This is pures Gold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rein, unverfälscht, echt; Antonyms: unrein, gemischt, verfälscht
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'purus' (clean, pure), sharing its origin with the English word 'pure'.
Memory Tips
This word is identical in spelling and meaning to the English 'pure'. Use this connection to remember it easily, as in 'pure water'.