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How do you say "earring" in German?
der Ohrring
In German, "earring" is der Ohrring.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'OHR-ring', stress on the first syllable, almost identical to the English pieces.
Grammar notes
der Ohrring is masculine. Plural: der Ohrringe.
Example sentence
Sie hat auf der Party einen Ohrring verloren.
She lost one earring at the party.
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How to remember der Ohrring
It's built from 'Ohr' (ear) and 'Ring' (ring), so it plainly spells out 'ear ring'.
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Questions about der Ohrring
How do you say "earring" in German?
In German, "earring" is der Ohrring. It is a noun.
Is der Ohrring masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Ohrring is masculine. Plural: der Ohrringe.
How is der Ohrring used in a sentence?
Use der Ohrring as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie hat auf der Party einen Ohrring verloren. (She lost one earring at the party.).
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