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How do you say "barrier" in German?
die Barriere
In German, "barrier" is die Barriere.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced bah-ree-AIR-uh. Stress the middle syllable, and the final 'e' is soft.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (die Barriere). Plural is Barrieren. Loanword from French, often found in German.
Example sentence
Die Barriere hält den Zaun.
The barrier holds the fence.
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How to remember die Barriere
Barriere is similar to English barrier. Something that blocks or separates.
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Questions about die Barriere
How do you say "barrier" in German?
In German, "barrier" is die Barriere. It is a noun.
Is die Barriere masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (die Barriere). Plural is Barrieren. Loanword from French, often found in German.
How is die Barriere used in a sentence?
Use die Barriere as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Barriere hält den Zaun. (The barrier holds the fence.).
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