German word

Speer

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃpeːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounspear

Example

Er übt mit dem Speer.

He is practicing with the spear.

Illustration for Speer (spear)

More examples

Der Athlet warf den Speer weit.

The athlete threw the spear far.

Core concept

A long shaft with a sharp point, held for thrusting or launched through the air in sport or combat.

Common phrases

  • Speer werfen

    throw the spear

  • mit dem Speer

    with the spear

Similar words

Lanze: A long, pointed weapon for mounted warriors to thrust with.
Spieß: A long pole weapon used by infantry in groups for thrusting.
Wurfspeer: A lightweight spear designed specifically for throwing.

Definition in German

Ein langer, spitz zulaufender Stoß- und Wurfgegenstand, der zum Stechen oder Werfen verwendet wird.

Word origin

German Speer comes through Old and Middle High German from Proto-Germanic *speru- and is related to English spear.

Usage tips

  • Speer is masculine, with the plural Speere, so the basic forms are der Speer and die Speere.

Other meanings

  • javelinnoun

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