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How do you say "pepper" in German?
der Pfeffer
In German, "pepper" is der Pfeffer.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'PFEF-er', stress on the first syllable, with the 'pf' pronounced as a quick combined 'p' and 'f' sound.
Grammar notes
der Pfeffer is masculine. Plural: der Paprika.
Example sentence
Er gab der Suppe eine Prise Pfeffer.
He added a pinch of pepper to the soup.
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How to remember der Pfeffer
It's an obvious relative of the English word 'pepper', just with that distinctive German 'pf' up front.
Related words
- soup die Suppe
- stew der Eintopf
- salad der Salat
- pasta die Pasta
- noodle die Nudel
- dumpling der Teigtaschen
- sausage die Wurst
- bacon der Speck
- ham der Schinken
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Questions about der Pfeffer
How do you say "pepper" in German?
In German, "pepper" is der Pfeffer. It is a noun.
Is der Pfeffer masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Pfeffer is masculine. Plural: der Paprika.
How is der Pfeffer used in a sentence?
Use der Pfeffer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er gab der Suppe eine Prise Pfeffer. (He added a pinch of pepper to the soup.).
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