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How do you say "pea" in German?
die Erbse
In German, "pea" is die Erbse.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'EHRP-seh', stress on the first syllable, with a rolled 'r' if you can manage it.
Grammar notes
die Erbse is feminine. Plural: die Erbsen.
Example sentence
Eine süße grüne Erbse rollte vom Teller.
A sweet green pea rolled off the plate.
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How to remember die Erbse
Die Erbse has no obvious English link, so picture a round green pea bouncing off the letter 'E' at the start of the word.
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Questions about die Erbse
How do you say "pea" in German?
In German, "pea" is die Erbse. It is a noun.
Is die Erbse masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Erbse is feminine. Plural: die Erbsen.
How is die Erbse used in a sentence?
Use die Erbse as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Eine süße grüne Erbse rollte vom Teller. (A sweet green pea rolled off the plate.).
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