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pearl in German

pearl in German is Perle, Perl — pearl means a smooth, rounded gem formed inside the shell of certain oysters and mollusks, prized for jewelry.

pearl in German

Perle
noun
Perl
noun
(uncountable, typography, printing, dated) The size of type between diamond and agate, standardized as 5-point.
Perle
noun
(uncountable, typography, printing, dated) The size of type between diamond and agate, standardized as 5-point.

What does "pearl" mean?

  1. noun A smooth, rounded gem formed inside the shell of certain oysters and mollusks, prized for jewelry.
    "A diver found a large pearl inside an oyster near the reef."
  2. verb Surfing slang: for the nose of a surfboard to dip underwater, usually causing a wipeout.
    "Beginners often pearl when they lean too far forward on a steep wave."
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pearl in a sentence

  • A diver found a large pearl inside an oyster near the reef.
  • Her grandmother left her a ring set with a single pearl.
  • Beginners often pearl when they lean too far forward on a steep wave.
  • If you pearl, hold your board away from you as you fall.

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What is "pearl" in German?
"pearl" in German is Perle, Perl. pearl means: A smooth, rounded gem formed inside the shell of certain oysters and mollusks, prized for jewelry.
How do you use "pearl" in a sentence?
Example: "A diver found a large pearl inside an oyster near the reef." In German, "pearl" is Perle, Perl.
Are there other ways to say "pearl" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "pearl": Perle, Perl.
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