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How do you say "pea" in German?

die Erbse

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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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