Gar Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gar" is mainly used as adverb meaning "completely", "totally" or "at all". It is also used as particle and adjective.

Essential properties of "gar"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "gar" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Completely, totally, or to emphasize a negation ('not at all')"

"Gar", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war gar nicht begeistert von der Idee.He was not at all enthusiastic about the idea.
  2. Das Fleisch ist noch nicht gar.The meat is not yet cooked.
  3. Sie hat gar keine Ahnung davon.She has no idea about it at all.

2.) "Emphasizes an affirmation or negation"

"Gar", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat gar nicht angerufen.He didn't call at all.
  2. Das ist gar nicht so einfach.That's not so easy at all.
  3. Sie hat gar keinen Hunger.She has no hunger at all.

3.) "Cooked or done (food)"

"Gar", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Kartoffeln sind noch nicht gar.The potatoes are not yet cooked.
  2. Das Fleisch ist perfekt gar.The meat is perfectly cooked.
  3. Ist der Fisch schon gar?Is the fish cooked yet?
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