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Rein Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Rein" is mainly used as adjective meaning "pure", "clean" or "unmixed". It is also used as adverb and particle.
Essential properties of "rein"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "rein" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Free from impurities or contamination"
"Rein", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Pure, without mixture or contamination by other substances."
- Translation(s): pure, clean, unmixed
- Synonym(s): pur, sauber, unverfälscht
- Antonym(s): unrein
- Related word(s): reinlich, makellos
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Wasser aus dieser Quelle ist rein und trinkbar.
- Sie trug ein reines weißes Kleid zur Hochzeit.
- Der Wissenschaftler arbeitet nur mit reinen Chemikalien.
2.) "Entirely, absolutely, without reservation"
"Rein", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Completely, totally, without exception."
- Translation(s): completely, totally, purely, absolutely
- Synonym(s): völlig, gänzlich, komplett
- Antonym(s): teilweise
- Related word(s): ausschließlich, lediglich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist rein zufällig passiert.
- Er macht das rein aus Interesse.
- Diese Entscheidung basiert rein auf Fakten.
3.) "Used for emphasis or intensification"
"Rein", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to emphasize or intensify an affirmation."
- Translation(s): utterly, absolutely, purely, completely
- Synonym(s): einfach, schlichtweg
- Related word(s): geradezu, regelrecht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist rein unmöglich!
- Er ist rein verrückt geworden.
- Das war rein gar nichts.