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How do you say "pear" in German?
die Birne
In German, "pear" is die Birne.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'BEER-nuh', stress on the first syllable, with a long I.
Grammar notes
Die Birne is feminine. Plural: die Birnen. Also means 'bulb' in some contexts.
Example sentence
Die Birne ist gelb und süß.
The pear is yellow and sweet.
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How to remember die Birne
Birne sounds like 'burn'. Ripe pears have a soft, almost melting texture.
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- vinegar der Essig
- watermelon die Wassermelone
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Questions about die Birne
How do you say "pear" in German?
In German, "pear" is die Birne. It is a noun.
Is die Birne masculine or feminine?
Die Birne is feminine. Plural: die Birnen. Also means 'bulb' in some contexts.
How is die Birne used in a sentence?
Use die Birne as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Birne ist gelb und süß. (The pear is yellow and sweet.).
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