ein paar

Based on: Paar
Goethe B1 Phrase
1.

a few, some

(unspecified number bigger than 2, NOT used for "a couple of")
Examples
  • Ich muss ein paar Sachen erledigen.
  • I have to get a few things done.
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Word of the Day – “paar”

A fun look at the meaning of "paar" and it's brother with a captital P and how to use them as translations for "pair" and "couple". Oh and "few".

Vocab: paar, das Paar, das Pärchen, Pärchenabend

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How many meanings does the German word 'ein paar' have?

ein paar has 1 distinct meaning: 1. a few, some .

What is 'ein paar' related to?

The word 'ein paar' is related to Paar.

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Word of the Day – “paar”
A fun look at the meaning of "paar" and it's brother with a captital P and how to use them as translations for "pair" and "couple". Oh and "few".
Vocab: paar, das Paar, das Pärchen, Pärchenabend
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