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How do you say "glasses" in German?
die Brille
In German, "glasses" is die Brille.
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Pronunciation
BRIL-uh. Stress on the first syllable. Rhymes with 'chill-a'.
Grammar notes
Die Brille is feminine. The plural is die Brillen.
Example sentence
Die Brille liegt auf Dem Tisch.
The glasses lie on the table.
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How to remember die Brille
Brille refers to eyeglasses or spectacles. You could imagine 'brilliant' vision when wearing them.
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Questions about die Brille
How do you say "glasses" in German?
In German, "glasses" is die Brille. It is a noun.
Is die Brille masculine or feminine?
Die Brille is feminine. The plural is die Brillen.
How is die Brille used in a sentence?
Use die Brille as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Brille liegt auf Dem Tisch. (The glasses lie on the table.).
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