English–German

“polar bear” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯sˌbɛːɐ̯/

Example

Die Eisbären leben in der Arktis.

Polar bears live in the Arctic.

Illustration for Eisbär (polar bear)

How to say “polar bear” in German

“Polar bear” in German is Eisbär.

A huge white bear crossing floating sea ice under a cold northern sky.

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

Example sentences with Eisbär

Das Verhalten von Eisbären ändert sich durch den Verlust des Meereises.

The behavior of polar bears is changing due to the loss of sea ice.

Tips for using Eisbär

  • The final element controls gender, so Eisbär takes masculine der even though das Eis is neuter.

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