NUMERAL

paar/paːɐ̯/couple; pair; a few

paar is a German numeral that means couple, pair, or a few. It is pronounced /paːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.a small, unspecified number; a few(quantity)

a.two or a few

Ich brauche noch ein paar Minuten.—I need a few more minutes.

2.two people or things that belong together; pair; couple(pair)

a.a pair (objects or people)

Ich habe ein Paar Socken gekauft.—I bought a pair of socks.

Frequently asked questions

What does "paar" mean in English?
"paar" means couple, pair, or a few. It is a German numeral.
How do you pronounce "paar"?
"paar" is pronounced /paːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "paar"?
"paar" is a numeral in German.

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