Das Wasser aus der Bergquelle ist rein und absolut sicher zum Trinken.
English: The water from the mountain spring is pure and absolutely safe to drink.
rein /rˈaɪn/ · adjective · CEFR B2. German translation of "pure".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- pure
- Translation
- rein
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | rein |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- rein + noun / It is rein
- Examples
- Es ist rein.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Sie war überglücklich, als ihr ältester Sohn nach seiner langen Reise nach Hause kam.
English: She felt pure joy when her oldest son returned home from his long trip.
Seine aufrichtigen Absichten beeindruckten alle, mit denen er während des Wohltätigkeitsprojekts zusammenarbeitete.
English: His pure intentions impressed everyone he worked with during the charity project.
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