English–German

“pair” in German

German

AlsoDoppel

Pronunciation

IPA/paːɐ̯/

Example

Ich habe ein Paar Socken gekauft.

I bought a pair of socks.

Illustration for Paar (pair)

How to say “pair” in German

“Pair” in German is Paar.

Two people or objects linked closely enough to count as one set.

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

Example sentences with Paar

Im Regal liegt ein Paar Socken.

A pair of socks is lying on the shelf.

Tips for using Paar

  • Ein Paar Socken means one pair of socks, whereas ein paar Socken means a few socks.

Other German words for “pair”

Wir spielen morgen ein Doppel.

We're playing as a pair tomorrow.

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