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Birne
pear
The German word for pear is Birne. It is a common fruit that can be found in many grocery stores and markets. The word is pronounced similarly to its English counterpart, but with a German accent. In German, Birne is a feminine noun and it is used in the same context as in English.
Example sentences using: Birne
Kann ich bitte eine Birne haben?
Can I please have a pear?
This sentence is used when you are asking for a pear in German. The word 'Birne' is used here to refer to the fruit.
Die Birne ist sehr saftig.
The pear is very juicy.
This sentence is used to describe the characteristic of a pear in German. 'Birne' is used here to talk about the fruit's quality.
Diese Birne ist zu teuer.
This pear is too expensive.
This sentence is used when expressing the high cost of a pear in German. The word 'Birne' is used here to discuss price.