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How do you say "tear" in German?
die Träne
In German, "tear" is die Träne.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'TRAY-neh', with 'ä' sounding like a long 'ay'.
Grammar notes
die Träne is feminine. Plural: die Tränen.
Example sentence
Eine einzelne Träne lief ihr über die Wange.
A single tear rolled down her cheek.
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How to remember die Träne
It sounds like 'train-uh' — picture a little train of tears rolling down a cheek.
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Questions about die Träne
How do you say "tear" in German?
In German, "tear" is die Träne. It is a noun.
Is die Träne masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Träne is feminine. Plural: die Tränen.
How is die Träne used in a sentence?
Use die Träne as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Eine einzelne Träne lief ihr über die Wange. (A single tear rolled down her cheek.).
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