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How do you say "pair" in German?

das Paar

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In German, "pair" is das Paar.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'pahr', stress on the one syllable, close to the English word.

Grammar notes

das Paar is neuter. Plural: das Paare.

Example sentence

Sie hat ein neues Paar Schuhe gekauft.

She bought a new pair of shoes.

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How to remember das Paar

Das Paar looks and sounds just like English 'pair', an easy word to spot and remember.

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Questions about das Paar

How do you say "pair" in German?

In German, "pair" is das Paar. It is a noun.

Is das Paar masculine, feminine, or neuter?

das Paar is neuter. Plural: das Paare.

How is das Paar used in a sentence?

Use das Paar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie hat ein neues Paar Schuhe gekauft. (She bought a new pair of shoes.).

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