NOUN
Birne/ˈbɪʁnə/pear; light bulb (colloquial); head (slang)
Birne is a German noun that means pear, light bulb (colloquial), or head (slang). It is pronounced /ˈbɪʁnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Birnen".
Definitions
1.a sweet, juicy fruit with a rounded base and tapering top(fruit)
a.the edible fruit of the pear tree
Ich esse gern Birnen zum Frühstück.—I like eating pears for breakfast.
2.electric light bulb(colloquial, technical)
a.glass enclosure for an electric lamp
Die Birne in der Lampe ist durchgebrannt.—The light bulb in the lamp is burnt out.
3.head, especially used playfully or disparagingly(slang)
a.human head (slang)
Pass auf, sonst stößt du dir die Birne!—Be careful or you'll bump your head!
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Birne | die Birnen |
| Genitive | der Birne | der Birnen |
| Dative | der Birne | den Birnen |
| Accusative | die Birne | die Birnen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Birne" mean in English?
- "Birne" means pear, light bulb (colloquial), or head (slang). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Birne"?
- "Birne" is pronounced /ˈbɪʁnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Birne" der, die, or das?
- "Birne" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Birne"?
- The plural of "Birne" is "Birnen".
- What part of speech is "Birne"?
- "Birne" is a noun in German.
