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How do you say "pumpkin" in German?
der Kürbis
In German, "pumpkin" is der Kürbis.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KUER-bis', stress on the first syllable, with a long U.
Grammar notes
Der Kürbis is masculine. Plural: die Kuerbisse. The U umlaut appears in the plural.
Example sentence
Der Kürbis ist orange und groß.
The pumpkin is orange and large.
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How to remember der Kürbis
Kürbis sounds curvy and round, just like a pumpkin. Associated with autumn and Halloween.
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Questions about der Kürbis
How do you say "pumpkin" in German?
In German, "pumpkin" is der Kürbis. It is a noun.
Is der Kürbis masculine or feminine?
Der Kürbis is masculine. Plural: die Kuerbisse. The U umlaut appears in the plural.
How is der Kürbis used in a sentence?
Use der Kürbis as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Kürbis ist orange und groß. (The pumpkin is orange and large.).
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