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How do you say "carp" in German?
der Karpfen
In German, "carp" is der Karpfen.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KAHR-pfen', stress on the first syllable, with a long A.
Grammar notes
Der Karpfen is masculine. Plural: die Karpfen. A common freshwater fish in Central Europe.
Example sentence
Der Karpfen schwimmt im Teich.
The carp swims in the pond.
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How to remember der Karpfen
Karpfen sounds like 'carp' with a -fen ending. It's a fish that lives in ponds and lakes.
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Questions about der Karpfen
How do you say "carp" in German?
In German, "carp" is der Karpfen. It is a noun.
Is der Karpfen masculine or feminine?
Der Karpfen is masculine. Plural: die Karpfen. A common freshwater fish in Central Europe.
How is der Karpfen used in a sentence?
Use der Karpfen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Karpfen schwimmt im Teich. (The carp swims in the pond.).
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