German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Bear" in German: Bär
der Bär
Bear in German is der Bär. The plural is die Bären. Berlin's city symbol is a Bär, so you see it on flags and souvenirs.
Zoo visit
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How to pronounce Bär
Say it
bair
/bɛːɐ̯/
bair. Long ä like ai in fair. Masculine: der Bär.
"Bear" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Bär | bear The animal. | The animal. |
| die Bären | bears Plural. | Plural. |
| Teddybär | teddy bear Toy. | Toy. |
| Eisbär | polar bear Zoo favorite. | Zoo favorite. |
How to use Bär in real life
- 1Zoo visit
Der Bär holt sich einen Apfel.
The bear is grabbing an apple.
Der Bär.
- 2Souvenir shop
Ich kaufe einen kleinen Bären aus Holz.
I'm buying a small wooden bear.
Accusative: einen Bären.
- 3Kids' story
Im Wald wohnt ein freundlicher Bär.
A friendly bear lives in the forest.
Ein Bär.
Mistakes English speakers make with Bär
Incorrect: die Bär
Correct: der Bär
Bär is masculine.
Incorrect: die Bäre
Correct: die Bären
Plural is Bären.
Good to know
The Berliner Bär is everywhere in the capital. Soft toys are Teddybären; wild-bear talk shows up more in mountains and zoos than cities.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Zoo enclosure
ChatPal
Schläft der Bär schon wieder?
Is the bear sleeping again?
You
Nein, der Bär wälzt sich nur.
No, the bear is just rolling around.
ChatPal
Süß. Der Bär hat dichtes Fell.
Cute. The bear has thick fur.
You
Ja. Ich fotografiere den Bären.
Yes. I'm photographing the bear.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bear" in German
Gender?
Masculine: der Bär.
Plural?
Die Bären.
Teddy bear?
Der Teddybär.
Accusative?
Den Bären (weak masculine ending).
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