Mehr

Pronunciation: /mɛr/

Definitions of Mehr

noun Mehr is a noun referring to a term used in Islamic law to denote the obligatory giving of a certain percentage of one's wealth to charity.

Example Sentences

A1 Mehr Wasser, bitte.

A2 Ich möchte mehr Informationen über das Thema haben.

B1 Die Firma plant, mehr Mitarbeiter einzustellen.

B2 Er hat mehr Erfahrung als die anderen Bewerber.

C1 Mehr Ressourcen müssen für die Forschung bereitgestellt werden.

C2 Der Politiker fordert mehr Transparenz in der Regierung.

Examples of Mehr in a Sentence

formal Mehr funding is required to complete the project on time.

informal We need mehr snacks for the party tonight.

slang I can't take mehr of this drama in my life.

figurative The artist used mehr colors to bring the painting to life.

Grammatical Forms of Mehr

• past tense: Mehrte
• plural: Mehrs
• comparative: more Mehr
• superlative: most Mehr
• present tense: Mehrs
• future tense: will Mehr
• perfect tense: have Mehrd
• continuous tense: is Mehring
• singular: Mehr
• positive degree: Mehr
• infinitive: to Mehr
• gerund: Mehring
• participle: Mehred

Origin and Evolution of Mehr

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old High German

Story behind the word: The word 'Mehr' originated from the Old High German word 'mēr', which means 'more' or 'greater'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Mehr' evolved to be used in various contexts such as expressing quantity, comparison, or emphasis in the German language.