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How do you say "verse" in German?
der Vers
In German, "verse" is der Vers.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'FAIRS', one syllable, with 'v' making an f sound.
Grammar notes
der Vers is masculine. Plural: der Verse.
Example sentence
Sie sang die erste Strophe leise.
She sang the first verse softly.
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How to remember der Vers
Der Vers sounds almost identical to English 'verse', just with a German f-sound at the start.
Related words
- harmony die Harmonie
- chorus der Refrain
- instrument das Instrument
- band die Band
- album das Album
- audience das Publikum
- applause der Applaus
- saxophone das Saxophon
- cello das Cello
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Questions about der Vers
How do you say "verse" in German?
In German, "verse" is der Vers. It is a noun.
Is der Vers masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Vers is masculine. Plural: der Verse.
How is der Vers used in a sentence?
Use der Vers as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie sang die erste Strophe leise. (She sang the first verse softly.).
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