English–German

“doll” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʊpə/

Example

Ich spiele mit meiner Puppe.

I'm playing with my doll.

Illustration for Puppe (doll)

How to say “doll” in German

“Doll” in German is Puppe.

A small human-shaped figure can be played with, displayed, or moved in a performance, while the same word also names an insect's pupal stage.

Full entry for Puppe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Puppe

Viele Kinder reden mit ihrer Puppe.

Many children speak to their doll.

Tips for using Puppe

  • Puppe is feminine, so the example uses dative meiner after mit: mit meiner Puppe.

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