Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

Birne

Translation (Übersetzung) pear
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈbɪʁnə/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
A1 nature everyday food fruit
Birne refers to both the fruit (pear) and colloquially to a light bulb or head (slang). The fruit meaning is standard A1 vocabulary.

Birne - German Nouns - Birne Meaning - Birne Translation - Birne Nouns Examples

Birne is a German Nouns

Learn Birne meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Birne is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Birne Examples (Beispiele) in English

Birne examples with English translations. See how to use Birne in sentences. Birne example sentences in English below.

Die Birne ist süß.
The pear is sweet.
Describing the taste of a pear.
Ich esse eine Birne.
I am eating a pear.
Simple action with the fruit.
Die Birnen liegen auf dem Tisch.
The pears are lying on the table.
Plural usage in a location.

Birne Word Family - Birne Related Words - Birne Family Members

Birne Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Birne word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Birne family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Birne related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Birnenbaum
Meaning: pear tree
Example: Der Birnenbaum blüht im Frühling.
Noun
Birnensaft
Meaning: pear juice
Example: Ich trinke gerne Birnensaft.
Noun
derived (abgeleitet)
Glühbirne
Meaning: light bulb
Example: Die Glühbirne ist kaputt.
Noun

Birne Usage - Birne Collocations - Birne Idioms - Birne Synonyms - Birne Antonyms

Birne Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Birne Collocations (Kollokationen)

Birne collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Birne word combinations and how to use Birne with other words naturally.

eine reife Birne
a ripe pear
High frequency
Birnen essen
to eat pears
High frequency
Birnen schälen
to peel pears
Medium frequency
Birnenkompott
pear compote
Medium frequency
Birnensaft
pear juice
Medium frequency
Birnenbaum
pear tree
Medium frequency
Birnenkuchen
pear cake
Low frequency
Birnenmus
pear puree
Low frequency

Birne Idioms (Redewendungen)

Birne idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Birne with meanings and explanations. Master Birne expressions used in everyday German.

jemandem geht eine Birne auf
someone gets an idea
Literally 'a pear opens for someone', meaning they suddenly understand something.
nicht die hellste Birne sein
not be the brightest bulb
To not be very intelligent, playing on the double meaning of Birne as light bulb.
Birne haben
to have a head (slang)
Colloquial for having a brain or being smart.
auf die Birne kriegen
to get hit on the head
Slang for being physically hit on the head.
Birne kaputt
light bulb broken
Literally means a broken light bulb, but can refer to someone being crazy or something not working.

Birne Synonyms (Synonyme)

Birne synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Birne and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Birne similar words and their usage.

Frucht
Meaning: fruit
Medium similarity
Kernobst
Meaning: pome fruit
Low similarity
Glühbirne
Meaning: light bulb
Low similarity
Kopf
Meaning: head
Low similarity

Birne Antonyms (Antonyme)

Birne antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Birne. Discover Birne opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Apfel
Meaning: apple
Banane
Meaning: banana
Gemüse
Meaning: vegetable

Birne Semantically Related Words - Birne Contextually Related Words - Birne Thematically Related Words

Birne Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Birne semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Birne. Explore Birne related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Birne contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Obst Apfel Frucht Baum Ernte süß Kern Saft

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