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How do you say "grains" in German?
die Körner
In German, "grains" is die Körner.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KUER-ner', stress on the first syllable, with a long O sound.
Grammar notes
Die Körner is always plural in German (singular: das Korn). Often used in food contexts.
Example sentence
Die Körner liegen auf Dem Feld.
The grains lie in the field.
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How to remember die Körner
Körner refers to individual grains or seeds. Picture a handful of golden grains.
Related words
- alpaca das Alpaka
- cow die Kuh
- goat die Ziege
- lamb das Lamm
- mud der Schlamm
- pig das Schwein
- pigeon die Taube
- piranha der Piranha
- sardine die Sardine
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Questions about die Körner
How do you say "grains" in German?
In German, "grains" is die Körner. It is a noun.
Is die Körner masculine or feminine?
Die Körner is always plural in German (singular: das Korn). Often used in food contexts.
How is die Körner used in a sentence?
Use die Körner as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Körner liegen auf Dem Feld. (The grains lie in the field.).
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