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How do you say "copper" in German?
das Kupfer
In German, "copper" is das Kupfer.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KOOP-fer', stress on the first syllable, with a long O.
Grammar notes
Das Kupfer is neuter. Plural rarely used as it is a metal. Treated as an uncountable mass noun.
Example sentence
Das Kupfer ist ein Wertvolles Metall.
Copper is a valuable metal.
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How to remember das Kupfer
Kupfer sounds like 'copper'. Both refer to the reddish-brown metal.
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Questions about das Kupfer
How do you say "copper" in German?
In German, "copper" is das Kupfer. It is a noun.
Is das Kupfer masculine or feminine?
Das Kupfer is neuter. Plural rarely used as it is a metal. Treated as an uncountable mass noun.
How is das Kupfer used in a sentence?
Use das Kupfer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Kupfer ist ein Wertvolles Metall. (Copper is a valuable metal.).
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