Noun
der Pfeffer
Pronunciation: /ˈpfɛfɐ/
pepper (plant of the family Piperaceae and spice made therefrom)
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plural Pfeffer
Meanings
Noun
- pepper (plant of the family Piperaceae and spice made therefrom)
- pep; intensity
Example sentence
Entschuldigen Sie! Könnten Sie mir vielleicht den Pfeffer reichen?
Excuse me! Could you perhaps pass me the pepper?
Word forms
singular
der Pfeffer
plural
die Pfeffer
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Pfeffer
Accusativeden Pfeffer
Dativedem Pfeffer
Genitivedes Pfeffers
Plural
Nominativedie Pfeffer
Accusativedie Pfeffer
Dativeden Pfeffern
Genitiveder Pfeffer
Usage
- mit Salz und Pfeffer würzen — season with salt and pepper; a common pairing
- Pfeffer / Paprika — pepper as a spice / a bell pepper or paprika; English pepper has several equivalents
Auf dem Tisch standen Salz, Pfeffer und eine kleine Flasche Öl.
Salt, pepper and a small bottle of oil stood on the table.