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das Paar
pair, couple, a few · زوج، بضع
Is Paar der, die, or das?
Paar is neuter (das). The plural is Paare.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Paar.
Plural
die Paare
Declension of das Paar
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Paar | ein Paar | die Paare |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Paar | ein Paar | die Paare |
| Dativ Dative | dem Paar | einem Paar | den Paaren |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Paars | eines Paars | der Paare |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Paar" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Ich brauche ein paar Schuhe.
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