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“spear” in German

German

AlsoSpeer

Pronunciation

IPA/geːɐ̯/

Example

Er warf den Ger weit.

He threw the spear a long way.

Illustration for Ger (spear)

How to say “spear” in German

“Spear” in German is Ger.

A short spear root preserved inside names and compounds, with the original weapon still visible as a standalone noun.

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

Example sentences with Ger

Beim Ger-Training liegt der Fokus oft auf der Technik des Abwurfs.

During spear-throwing training, the focus is often on the technique of the release.

Tips for using Ger

  • The standalone noun is uncommon in modern German, while Speer is the ordinary word for a spear.

Other German words for “spear”

masculine nounspear

Er übt mit dem Speer.

He is practicing with the spear.

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