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How do you say "pair" in German?
das Paar
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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