NOUN

dasPaar/paːɐ̯/pair; couple

Paar is a German noun that means pair or couple. It is pronounced /paːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Paare".

Definitions

1.two items of the same kind regarded together; pair(general)

a.a set of two matching or related things

Ich habe ein neues Paar Schuhe gekauft.—I bought a new pair of shoes.

2.two people who are in a romantic or married relationship; couple(people/relationship)

a.romantic or married pair

Das Paar tanzt glücklich auf der Hochzeit.—The couple is dancing happily at the wedding.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Paardie Paare
Genitivedes Paaresder Paare
Dativedem Paarden Paaren
Accusativedas Paardie Paare

Frequently asked questions

What does "Paar" mean in English?
"Paar" means pair or couple. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Paar"?
"Paar" is pronounced /paːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Paar" der, die, or das?
"Paar" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Paar"?
The plural of "Paar" is "Paare".
What part of speech is "Paar"?
"Paar" is a noun in German.

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