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extremely / so
Expresses a very high degree or a large extent; so much, to such an extent. This spelling is mainly used in Switzerland, instead of 'dermaßen'.
Wir waren von der Aussicht dermassen beeindruckt, dass wir sprachlos waren.
We were so impressed by the view that we were speechless.
The spelling 'dermassen' is a Helvetism, meaning it is common and correct in Switzerland. In Germany and Austria, it is written 'dermaßen'.
Ich war dermassen müde, dass ich sofort eingeschlafen bin.
I was so tired that I fell asleep immediately.
As an adverb, 'dermassen' (extremely / so) stands directly before the adjective or participle that it intensifies. It often introduces a consecutive clause with 'dass' (that), which describes the result of the high degree.
Das Essen war dermassen scharf, dass ich es nicht essen konnte.
The food was so spicy that I couldn't eat it.
The word comes from the old genitive form 'der Maßen', which literally means 'of this measure' or 'to this degree'. This origin helps explain why it describes an extent.
Die Musik war dermassen laut, dass man sein eigenes Wort nicht verstand.
The music was so loud that you couldn't hear yourself speak.
very
'sehr' and 'dermassen' can both express a high degree. 'sehr' is the normal intensifying word and almost always fits. 'dermassen' means more strongly 'so much' or 'to such an extent' and often emphasizes that something is especially strong or surprising. It often appears in sentences where a consequence is implied, for example that something happens because of this intensity. The spelling 'dermassen' is mainly common in Switzerland; in Germany, people usually write 'dermaßen'.
Mein Freund ist dermassen erkältet, dass er zu Hause bleibt.
My friend has such a bad cold that he is staying at home.
Wir sind sehr froh, dass der Termin heute klappt.
We are very glad that the appointment is working out today.