1. Difficult, heavy, hard: This is the most common meaning. It can describe a task, a situation, or even a physical object.
Example:
* "Der shver arbeit" - The hard work
* "A shverer winter" - A harsh winter
* "A shverer stein" - A heavy stone
2. Difficult, complex, complicated: This meaning often applies to problems or situations.
Example:
* "A shverer problem" - A difficult problem
* "A shverer situation" - A complicated situation
3. Serious, solemn, grave: This meaning is often used to describe a mood or atmosphere.
Example:
* "A shvere gespraech" - A serious conversation
* "A shverer blick" - A serious look
4. (as a noun) Husband: While less common in modern Yiddish, it's a traditional term for "husband".
Example:
* "Mein shver" - My husband
It's important to consider the context to understand the exact meaning of "shver" in a particular sentence.