What does "Eisbär" mean in German?
"Eisbär" is the German word for "polar bear".
Eisbär /aɪsbˈɛːɾ/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "polar bear".
See also: Translation page (English → German) · Topic: German Bären: Eisbären und Plüsch
Translation and Meaning
- Word: der Eisbär
- Language: German
- Meaning: polar bear
- IPA: /aɪsbˈɛːɾ/
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: noun
- Article: der
- Topic: German Bären: Eisbären und Plüsch
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Example Sentences
- Der Eisbär lebt im kalten Norden. English: The polar bear lives in the cold north.
- Im Zoo schwimmt ein weißer Eisbär. English: A white polar bear is swimming at the zoo.
- Der Eisbär ist sehr groß und stark. English: The polar bear is very big and strong.
When and How to Use "Eisbär"
Use "Eisbär" when you want to talk about "polar bear" in German. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Bären: Eisbären und Plüsch topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "Eisbär"?
"Eisbär" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "Eisbär"?
"Eisbär" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "Eisbär" in a sentence?
Der Eisbär lebt im kalten Norden.
More words in this topic: German Bären: Eisbären und Plüsch
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