German · People & Family
"Couple" in German: Paar
das Paar
Couple in German is das Paar. A cute dating pair is often ein Pärchen. Watch out: ein paar (lowercase) means a few, not a romantic couple.
Café people-watching
Das Paar am Fenster bestellt denselben Kaffee.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Paar
Say it
pahr
/paːɐ̯/
pahr. Long a. Soft final r.
"Couple" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Paar | the couple / pair Romantic couple or matching pair. | Romantic couple or matching pair. |
| ein Pärchen | a (cute) couple Affectionate diminutive. | Affectionate diminutive. |
| Paartherapie | couples therapy Counseling compound. | Counseling compound. |
| frisch verheiratetes Paar | newlywed couple Wedding talk. | Wedding talk. |
How to use Paar in real life
- 1Café people-watching
Das Paar am Fenster bestellt denselben Kaffee.
The couple at the window orders the same coffee.
Das Paar.
- 2Wedding
Das junge Paar tanzt zuerst allein.
The young couple dances alone first.
Das … Paar.
- 3Friends chat
Seit wann seid ihr eigentlich ein Paar?
Since when are you actually a couple?
Ein Paar.
Mistakes English speakers make with Paar
Incorrect: ein paar (meaning romantic couple only)
Correct: ein Paar
Capital Paar = couple/pair; lowercase ein paar = a few.
Incorrect: die Paar
Correct: das Paar
Paar is neuter: das.
Good to know
Capitalization matters: ein Paar Schuhe are a pair of shoes, ein paar Schuhe means a few shoes. For romance, das Paar or wir sind ein Paar is clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a double room
ChatPal
Reservieren wir als Paar ein Doppelzimmer?
Shall we reserve a double room as a couple?
You
Ja. Schreib uns bitte als Paar auf.
Yes. Please list us as a couple.
ChatPal
Gibt es einen Rabatt für jedes Paar?
Is there a discount for each couple?
You
Anscheinend ja. Das Paar neben uns hat ihn bekommen.
Apparently yes. The couple next to us got it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Couple" in German
How do you say couple?
Das Paar.
Ein paar vs ein Paar?
Lowercase = a few; capital Paar = couple/pair.
Cute couple?
Ein Pärchen.
Gender?
Neuter: das Paar.
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