Noun
das Pärchen
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛːɐ̯çən/
couple (two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship)
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plural Pärchen
Meanings
Noun
- couple (two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship)
- mating pair (of animals)
Example sentence
Ich habe heute im Park ein kanadisches Pärchen getroffen.
I met a Canadian couple in the park today.
Word forms
singular
das Pärchen
plural
die Pärchen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Pärchen
Accusativedas Pärchen
Dativedem Pärchen
Genitivedes Pärchens
Plural
Nominativedie Pärchen
Accusativedie Pärchen
Dativeden Pärchen
Genitiveder Pärchen
Usage
- ein junges Pärchen — A young couple; the diminutive is neuter regardless of the partners' genders.
- Pärchen / Paar — Pärchen can sound more affectionate or informal than Paar.
Das Pärchen am Nebentisch hält sich an den Händen.
The couple at the next table are holding hands.