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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch swâer, from Old Dutch *swār, *swāri, from Proto-West Germanic *swār, from Proto-Germanic *swēraz, *swēriz.
Pronunciation
Adjective
zwaar (comparative zwaarder, superlative zwaarst)
- heavy, hefty
- Antonym: licht
de zware industrie- heavy industry
zwaar geschut- heavy artillery
- strong physically
een zwaar lichaam- a strong body
- (of intoxicants) strong, potent
half zware shag- semi-coarse shredded tobacco
- big, sizeable
zware jongens- thugs (especially referring to the Beagle Boys)
- difficult, hard
- Antonyms: makkelijk, gemakkelijk, eenvoudig
een zware taak- a difficult task
- arduous, gruelling
- important, significant
een zware delegatie- an important delegate
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