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How do you say "bra" in German?

der BH

Noun Masculine

In German, "bra" is der BH.

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Pronunciation

BAY-HAH. The abbreviation of 'Büstenhalter'. Pronounced like the English letters 'B' and 'H'.

Grammar notes

Der BH is masculine. The plural is die BHs.

Example sentence

Der BH ist bequem.

The bra is comfortable.

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How to remember der BH

BH is an abbreviation of Büstenhalter (bust holder). Germans commonly use the abbreviation in everyday speech.

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Questions about der BH

How do you say "bra" in German?

In German, "bra" is der BH. It is a noun.

Is der BH masculine or feminine?

Der BH is masculine. The plural is die BHs.

How is der BH used in a sentence?

Use der BH as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der BH ist bequem. (The bra is comfortable.).

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