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German noun

der Pfand

Plural: die PfänderEnglish: pawnB2Very common

Quick answer

The correct German article for Pfand is der, so you say der Pfand. The plural form is die Pfänder. In English, it usually means pawn.

Article
der
Singular
Pfand
Plural
die Pfänder
English
pawn
CEFR
B2

Meaning and usage

The correct article is der, so you say der Pfand. The plural is die Pfänder. In English, Pfand usually means pawn.

Learner note

Do not memorize Pfand on its own — learn it as der Pfand. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Pfänder.

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FAQ

What is the article for Pfand?

The correct article is der, so the full noun is der Pfand.

What is the plural of Pfand?

The plural form is die Pfänder.

What does Pfand mean in English?

Pfand usually means pawn in English.

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