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“pearl” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɛʁlə/

Example

Ich habe eine Perle gekauft.

I bought a pearl.

Illustration for Perle (pearl)

How to say “pearl” in German

“Pearl” in German is Perle.

One lustrous bead worn as jewelry and later used for a rare person or outstanding thing.

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

Example sentences with Perle

Er ist wirklich eine wahre Perle im Kollegium.

He is really a true gem among his colleagues.

Tips for using Perle

  • Eine Perle can praise a person or thing, but context can also make the expression ironic.

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