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How do you say "leather" in German?
das Leder
In German, "leather" is das Leder.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'LAY-der', stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
das Leder is neuter. Plural: das Lederkleidung.
Example sentence
Die Tasche besteht aus weichem Leder.
The bag is made of soft leather.
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How to remember das Leder
This one sounds very close to English 'leather', just with the 'th' softened to a 'd'.
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Questions about das Leder
How do you say "leather" in German?
In German, "leather" is das Leder. It is a noun.
Is das Leder masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Leder is neuter. Plural: das Lederkleidung.
How is das Leder used in a sentence?
Use das Leder as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Tasche besteht aus weichem Leder. (The bag is made of soft leather.).
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