Erbse /ɛɾbzˈeː/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "pea".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Garten Gemüse

Source term
pea
Translation
Erbse
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".

Dictionary form Erbse
Article die
Gender/article class feminine or plural
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + die Erbse
Examples
Das ist die Erbse.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the German Garten Gemüse.

Example Sentences

Ich mag Erbsen zum Abendessen.

English: I like pea for dinner.

A1 · Garden Vegetables

Ich esse Erbsen mit meinem Reis.

English: I eat peas with my rice.

A1 · foodAndDrink

Die Erbsen sind klein und grün.

English: The peas are small and green.

A1 · foodAndDrink

Sie gibt Erbsen in die Suppe.

English: She puts peas in the soup.

A1 · foodAndDrink

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