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How do you say "black pepper" in German?
der schwarze Pfeffer
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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