English–German
“pear” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɪʁnə/
Example
Auf dem Markt gibt es viele Birnen.
There are many pears at the market.
How to say “pear” in German
“Pear” in German is Birne.
A rounded form that narrows toward one end, like a pear, also describes pear-shaped bulbs and colloquial heads.
Example sentences with Birne
Die Birne im Obstkorb war sehr saftig.
The pear in the fruit bowl was very juicy.
Tips for using Birne
- In compounds such as Glühbirne, Birne can mean a light bulb, while the bare noun usually refers to the fruit; head-related uses are colloquial.