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How do you say "black pepper" in German?

der schwarze Pfeffer

Noun Masculine

In German, "black pepper" is der schwarze Pfeffer.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced SHVARTS-er PEFF-er. Schwarzer + Pfeffer, stress the first word.

Grammar notes

Noun phrase. Schwarzer is masculine adjective modifying Pfeffer.

Example sentence

Der Schwarze Pfeffer ist scharf.

The black pepper is sharp.

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How to remember der schwarze Pfeffer

Schwarzer Pfeffer is black pepper. Ground spice for seasoning.

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Questions about der schwarze Pfeffer

How do you say "black pepper" in German?

In German, "black pepper" is der schwarze Pfeffer. It is a noun.

Is der schwarze Pfeffer masculine or feminine?

Noun phrase. Schwarzer is masculine adjective modifying Pfeffer.

How is der schwarze Pfeffer used in a sentence?

Use der schwarze Pfeffer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Schwarze Pfeffer ist scharf. (The black pepper is sharp.).

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